Answers

Subtract 56/60 from 28/21

1^st number: 1 7/21, 2^nd number: 56/60

28/21 - 56/60 is 2/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
   28/21 = 28 × 20/21 × 20 = 560/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/420 - 392/420 = 560 - 392/420 = 168/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/5

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