Subtract 9/28 from 25/60
25/60 - 9/28 is 2/21.
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,
25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
9/28 = 9 × 15/28 × 15 = 135/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/420 - 135/420 = 175 - 135/420 = 40/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21
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