Subtract 60/24 from 6/28
1st number: 6/28, 2nd number: 2 12/24
6/28 - 60/24 is -16/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
6/28 = 6 × 6/28 × 6 = 36/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/168 - 420/168 = 36 - 420/168 = -384/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/7
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