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Subtract 4/45 from 28/3

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 4/45

28/3 - 4/45 is 416/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    28/3 = 28 × 15/3 × 15 = 420/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    420/45 - 4/45 = 420 - 4/45 = 416/45
  5. In mixed form: 911/45

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