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Subtract 10/35 from 45/28

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 10/35

45/28 - 10/35 is 37/28.

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,
    45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    10/35 = 10 × 4/35 × 4 = 40/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/140 - 40/140 = 225 - 40/140 = 185/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/28
  6. In mixed form: 19/28

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