Subtract 45/35 from 32/28
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 1 10/35
32/28 - 45/35 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
32/28 = 32 × 5/28 × 5 = 160/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
45/35 = 45 × 4/35 × 4 = 180/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/140 - 180/140 = 160 - 180/140 = -20/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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