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Subtract 54/28 from 60/3

1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 1 26/28

60/3 - 54/28 is 253/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    60/3 = 60 × 28/3 × 28 = 1680/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    54/28 = 54 × 3/28 × 3 = 162/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1680/84 - 162/84 = 1680 - 162/84 = 1518/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 253/14
  6. In mixed form: 181/14

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