Subtract 16/60 from 70/80
70/80 - 16/60 is 73/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
16/60 = 16 × 4/60 × 4 = 64/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/240 - 64/240 = 210 - 64/240 = 146/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/120
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