Subtract 14/60 from 28/25
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 14/60
28/25 - 14/60 is 133/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
28/25 = 28 × 12/25 × 12 = 336/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
14/60 = 14 × 5/60 × 5 = 70/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/300 - 70/300 = 336 - 70/300 = 266/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/150
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