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Subtract 60/28 from 15/24

1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 2 4/28

15/24 - 60/28 is -85/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    60/28 = 60 × 6/28 × 6 = 360/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/168 - 360/168 = 105 - 360/168 = -255/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/56

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