Subtract 2/28 from 60/45
1st number: 1 15/45, 2nd number: 2/28
60/45 - 2/28 is 53/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
60/45 = 60 × 28/45 × 28 = 1680/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
2/28 = 2 × 45/28 × 45 = 90/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/1260 - 90/1260 = 1680 - 90/1260 = 1590/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/42
- In mixed form: 111/42
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