Subtract 45/48 from 28/10, Solve 2 8/10

Subtract 45/48 from 28/10

1^st number: 2 8/10, 2^nd number: 45/48

28/10 - 45/48 is 149/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
28/10 = 28 × 24/10 × 24 = 672/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
672/240 - 225/240 = 672 - 225/240 = 447/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/80
In mixed form: 169/80

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