Subtract 28/96 from 60/35, Solve 1 25/35

Subtract 28/96 from 60/35

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 28/96

60/35 - 28/96 is 239/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
60/35 = 60 × 96/35 × 96 = 5760/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
28/96 = 28 × 35/96 × 35 = 980/3360
Subtract the two like fractions:
5760/3360 - 980/3360 = 5760 - 980/3360 = 4780/3360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/168
In mixed form: 171/168

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