Subtract 5/84 from 60/28
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 5/84
60/28 - 5/84 is 25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 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 84 × 1 = 84,
5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/84 - 5/84 = 180 - 5/84 = 175/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
- In mixed form: 21/12
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