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Subtract 81/28 from 60/6

1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 2 25/28

60/6 - 81/28 is 199/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    60/6 = 60 × 14/6 × 14 = 840/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    81/28 = 81 × 3/28 × 3 = 243/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    840/84 - 243/84 = 840 - 243/84 = 597/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/28
  6. In mixed form: 73/28

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