Subtract 25/42 from 60/28
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 25/42
60/28 - 25/42 is 65/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
60/28 = 60 × 3/28 × 3 = 180/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
25/42 = 25 × 2/42 × 2 = 50/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/84 - 50/84 = 180 - 50/84 = 130/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/42
- In mixed form: 123/42
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