Subtract 24/5 from 60/28, Solve 2 4/28

Subtract 24/5 from 60/28

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

60/28 - 24/5 is -93/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 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 5 × 28 = 140,
24/5 = 24 × 28/5 × 28 = 672/140
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/140 - 672/140 = 300 - 672/140 = -372/140
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/35

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