Subtract 16/60 from 70/32
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 16/60
70/32 - 16/60 is 461/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
70/32 = 70 × 15/32 × 15 = 1050/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
16/60 = 16 × 8/60 × 8 = 128/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/480 - 128/480 = 1050 - 128/480 = 922/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 461/240
- In mixed form: 1221/240
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