Subtract 14/45 from 45/28, Solve 1 17/28

Subtract 14/45 from 45/28

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 14/45

45/28 - 14/45 is 1633/1260.

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,
14/45 = 14 × 28/45 × 28 = 392/1260
Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/1260 - 392/1260 = 2025 - 392/1260 = 1633/1260
In mixed form: 1373/1260

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