Subtract 60/28 from 60/24
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 2 4/28
60/24 - 60/28 is 5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 28 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
60/28 = 60 × 6/28 × 6 = 360/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/168 - 360/168 = 420 - 360/168 = 60/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14
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