Subtract 9/28 from 60/25
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 9/28
60/25 - 9/28 is 291/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
60/25 = 60 × 28/25 × 28 = 1680/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
9/28 = 9 × 25/28 × 25 = 225/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/700 - 225/700 = 1680 - 225/700 = 1455/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 291/140
- In mixed form: 211/140
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