Subtract 8/42 from 60/28
1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 8/42
60/28 - 8/42 is 41/21.
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,
8/42 = 8 × 2/42 × 2 = 16/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/84 - 16/84 = 180 - 16/84 = 164/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/21
- In mixed form: 120/21
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