Subtract 50/60 from 28/32
28/32 - 50/60 is 1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
28/32 = 28 × 15/32 × 15 = 420/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
50/60 = 50 × 8/60 × 8 = 400/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/480 - 400/480 = 420 - 400/480 = 20/480 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24
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