Subtract 16/60 from 9/4
1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 16/60
9/4 - 16/60 is 119/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
9/4 = 9 × 15/4 × 15 = 135/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/60 - 16/60 = 135 - 16/60 = 119/60 - In mixed form: 159/60
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