Answers

Subtract 20/21 from 60/28

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 20/21

60/28 - 20/21 is 25/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   60/28 = 60 × 3/28 × 3 = 180/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   20/21 = 20 × 4/21 × 4 = 80/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/84 - 80/84 = 180 - 80/84 = 100/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/21
6. In mixed form: 14/21

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