Subtract 28/15 from 6/60
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 1 13/15
6/60 - 28/15 is -53/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
28/15 = 28 × 4/15 × 4 = 112/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/60 - 112/60 = 6 - 112/60 = -106/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/30
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