Subtract 28/80 from 60/30
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 28/80
60/30 - 28/80 is 33/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
60/30 = 60 × 8/30 × 8 = 480/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
28/80 = 28 × 3/80 × 3 = 84/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/240 - 84/240 = 480 - 84/240 = 396/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/20
- In mixed form: 113/20
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