Subtract 16/60 from 84/18
1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 16/60
84/18 - 16/60 is 22/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
84/18 = 84 × 10/18 × 10 = 840/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/180 - 48/180 = 840 - 48/180 = 792/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
- In mixed form: 42/5
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