Subtract 28/60 from 15/7
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 28/60
15/7 - 28/60 is 176/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
15/7 = 15 × 60/7 × 60 = 900/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
28/60 = 28 × 7/60 × 7 = 196/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/420 - 196/420 = 900 - 196/420 = 704/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/105
- In mixed form: 171/105
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