Subtract 28/35 from 60/2
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 28/35
60/2 - 28/35 is 146/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
60/2 = 60 × 35/2 × 35 = 2100/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
28/35 = 28 × 2/35 × 2 = 56/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/70 - 56/70 = 2100 - 56/70 = 2044/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 146/5
- In mixed form: 291/5
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