Subtract 7/45 from 28/5
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 7/45
28/5 - 7/45 is 49/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
28/5 = 28 × 9/5 × 9 = 252/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/45 - 7/45 = 252 - 7/45 = 245/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/9
- In mixed form: 54/9
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