Answers

Subtract 6/60 from 28/8

1^st number: 3 4/8, 2^nd number: 6/60

28/8 - 6/60 is 17/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   28/8 = 28 × 15/8 × 15 = 420/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/120 - 12/120 = 420 - 12/120 = 408/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/5
6. In mixed form: 32/5

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