Subtract 32/80 from 28/60
28/60 - 32/80 is 1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
28/60 = 28 × 4/60 × 4 = 112/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
32/80 = 32 × 3/80 × 3 = 96/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/240 - 96/240 = 112 - 96/240 = 16/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15
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