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Subtract 45/36 from 28/5

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 1 9/36

28/5 - 45/36 is 87/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    28/5 = 28 × 36/5 × 36 = 1008/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1008/180 - 225/180 = 1008 - 225/180 = 783/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 87/20
  6. In mixed form: 47/20

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