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Subtract 10/24 from 45/28

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 10/24

45/28 - 10/24 is 25/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    45/28 = 45 × 6/28 × 6 = 270/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/168 - 70/168 = 270 - 70/168 = 200/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/21
  6. In mixed form: 14/21

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