Subtract 1/21 from 60/28
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 1/21
60/28 - 1/21 is 44/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
60/28 = 60 × 3/28 × 3 = 180/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
1/21 = 1 × 4/21 × 4 = 4/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/84 - 4/84 = 180 - 4/84 = 176/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/21
- In mixed form: 22/21
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