Subtract 3/60 from 7/16
7/16 - 3/60 is 31/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
7/16 = 7 × 15/16 × 15 = 105/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
3/60 = 3 × 4/60 × 4 = 12/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/240 - 12/240 = 105 - 12/240 = 93/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/80
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