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Subtract 6/28 from 5/60

5/60 - 6/28 is -11/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    6/28 = 6 × 15/28 × 15 = 90/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/420 - 90/420 = 35 - 90/420 = -55/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/84

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