Answers

Subtract 42/60 from 28/14

1^st number: 2 0/14, 2^nd number: 42/60

28/14 - 42/60 is 13/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   28/14 = 28 × 30/14 × 30 = 840/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/420 - 294/420 = 840 - 294/420 = 546/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
6. In mixed form: 13/10

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