Answers

Subtract 45/6 from 10/28

1^st number: 10/28, 2^nd number: 7 3/6

10/28 - 45/6 is -50/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   45/6 = 45 × 14/6 × 14 = 630/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/84 - 630/84 = 30 - 630/84 = -600/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -50/7

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