Subtract 28/45 from 35/60
35/60 - 28/45 is -7/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/180 - 112/180 = 105 - 112/180 = -7/180
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