Subtract 10/45 from 45/28
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 10/45
45/28 - 10/45 is 349/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
45/28 = 45 × 45/28 × 45 = 2025/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
10/45 = 10 × 28/45 × 28 = 280/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/1260 - 280/1260 = 2025 - 280/1260 = 1745/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 349/252
- In mixed form: 197/252
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