Subtract 40/60 from 1/28
1/28 - 40/60 is -53/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
1/28 = 1 × 15/28 × 15 = 15/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/420 - 280/420 = 15 - 280/420 = -265/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/84
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