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Subtract 2/60 from 90/16

1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 2/60

90/16 - 2/60 is 671/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    90/16 = 90 × 15/16 × 15 = 1350/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    2/60 = 2 × 4/60 × 4 = 8/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1350/240 - 8/240 = 1350 - 8/240 = 1342/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/120
  6. In mixed form: 571/120

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