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Subtract 10/25 from 45/28

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 10/25

45/28 - 10/25 is 169/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 25 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    45/28 = 45 × 25/28 × 25 = 1125/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    10/25 = 10 × 28/25 × 28 = 280/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1125/700 - 280/700 = 1125 - 280/700 = 845/700
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/140
  6. In mixed form: 129/140

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