Subtract 9/28 from 84/60
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 9/28
84/60 - 9/28 is 151/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
84/60 = 84 × 7/60 × 7 = 588/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
9/28 = 9 × 15/28 × 15 = 135/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/420 - 135/420 = 588 - 135/420 = 453/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/140
- In mixed form: 111/140
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