Subtract 42/60 from 28/8
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 42/60
28/8 - 42/60 is 14/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
28/8 = 28 × 15/8 × 15 = 420/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/120 - 84/120 = 420 - 84/120 = 336/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
- In mixed form: 24/5
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