Subtract 28/60 from 24/81
24/81 - 28/60 is -23/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
24/81 = 24 × 20/81 × 20 = 480/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
28/60 = 28 × 27/60 × 27 = 756/1620 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/1620 - 756/1620 = 480 - 756/1620 = -276/1620 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/135
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