Subtract 2/60 from 45/28
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 2/60
45/28 - 2/60 is 661/420.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
45/28 = 45 × 15/28 × 15 = 675/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/420 - 14/420 = 675 - 14/420 = 661/420 - In mixed form: 1241/420
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