Subtract 15/60 from 9/16
9/16 - 15/60 is 5/16.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
15/60 = 15 × 4/60 × 4 = 60/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/240 - 60/240 = 135 - 60/240 = 75/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16
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