Subtract 9/28 from 60/5
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 9/28
60/5 - 9/28 is 327/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
60/5 = 60 × 28/5 × 28 = 1680/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/140 - 45/140 = 1680 - 45/140 = 1635/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 327/28
- In mixed form: 1119/28
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