Subtract 45/60 from 28/10
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 45/60
28/10 - 45/60 is 41/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
28/10 = 28 × 6/10 × 6 = 168/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/60 - 45/60 = 168 - 45/60 = 123/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/20
- In mixed form: 21/20
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