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Subtract 35/60 from 28/9

1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 35/60

28/9 - 35/60 is 91/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    28/9 = 28 × 20/9 × 20 = 560/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    560/180 - 105/180 = 560 - 105/180 = 455/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/36
  6. In mixed form: 219/36

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