Subtract 28/9 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 3 1/9
60/5 - 28/9 is 80/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
60/5 = 60 × 9/5 × 9 = 540/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
28/9 = 28 × 5/9 × 5 = 140/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/45 - 140/45 = 540 - 140/45 = 400/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/9
- In mixed form: 88/9
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