Answers

Subtract 63/35 from 32/28

1^st number: 1 4/28, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

32/28 - 63/35 is -23/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   32/28 = 32 × 5/28 × 5 = 160/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   63/35 = 63 × 4/35 × 4 = 252/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/140 - 252/140 = 160 - 252/140 = -92/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/35

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