Subtract 1/60 from 75/16
1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 1/60
75/16 - 1/60 is 1121/240.
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,
75/16 = 75 × 15/16 × 15 = 1125/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
1/60 = 1 × 4/60 × 4 = 4/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/240 - 4/240 = 1125 - 4/240 = 1121/240 - In mixed form: 4161/240
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