Subtract 60/28 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 2 4/28
25/2 - 60/28 is 145/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
25/2 = 25 × 14/2 × 14 = 350/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
60/28 = 60 × 1/28 × 1 = 60/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/28 - 60/28 = 350 - 60/28 = 290/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/14
- In mixed form: 105/14
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