Subtract 2/81 from 60/28
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 2/81
60/28 - 2/81 is 1201/567.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
60/28 = 60 × 81/28 × 81 = 4860/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
2/81 = 2 × 28/81 × 28 = 56/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4860/2268 - 56/2268 = 4860 - 56/2268 = 4804/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1201/567
- In mixed form: 267/567
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