Subtract 20/48 from 60/28
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 20/48
60/28 - 20/48 is 145/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
60/28 = 60 × 12/28 × 12 = 720/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/336 - 140/336 = 720 - 140/336 = 580/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/84
- In mixed form: 161/84
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