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Subtract 45/30 from 28/25

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 1 15/30

28/25 - 45/30 is -19/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    28/25 = 28 × 6/25 × 6 = 168/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
    45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/150 - 225/150 = 168 - 225/150 = -57/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/50

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