Subtract 15/35 from 60/28
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 15/35
60/28 - 15/35 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
60/28 = 60 × 5/28 × 5 = 300/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
15/35 = 15 × 4/35 × 4 = 60/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/140 - 60/140 = 300 - 60/140 = 240/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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