Subtract 8/28 from 24/60
24/60 - 8/28 is 4/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
8/28 = 8 × 15/28 × 15 = 120/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/420 - 120/420 = 168 - 120/420 = 48/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/35
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