Answers

Subtract 45/80 from 35/28

1^st number: 1 7/28, 2^nd number: 45/80

35/28 - 45/80 is 11/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
   35/28 = 35 × 20/28 × 20 = 700/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/560 - 315/560 = 700 - 315/560 = 385/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/16

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