Subtract 28/60 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 28/60
21/8 - 28/60 is 259/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
21/8 = 21 × 15/8 × 15 = 315/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
28/60 = 28 × 2/60 × 2 = 56/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/120 - 56/120 = 315 - 56/120 = 259/120 - In mixed form: 219/120
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