Subtract 28/60 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 28/60
35/3 - 28/60 is 56/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
35/3 = 35 × 20/3 × 20 = 700/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
28/60 = 28 × 1/60 × 1 = 28/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/60 - 28/60 = 700 - 28/60 = 672/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/5
- In mixed form: 111/5
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