Subtract 16/12 from 75/60
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 1 4/12
75/60 - 16/12 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/60 - 80/60 = 75 - 80/60 = -5/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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