Answers

Subtract 45/35 from 24/28

1^st number: 24/28, 2^nd number: 1 10/35

24/28 - 45/35 is -3/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   45/35 = 45 × 4/35 × 4 = 180/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/140 - 180/140 = 120 - 180/140 = -60/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/7

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