Subtract 60/84 from 60/32
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 60/84
60/32 - 60/84 is 65/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
60/32 = 60 × 21/32 × 21 = 1260/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
60/84 = 60 × 8/84 × 8 = 480/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/672 - 480/672 = 1260 - 480/672 = 780/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/56
- In mixed form: 19/56
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