Subtract 2/7 from 45/28
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 2/7
45/28 - 2/7 is 37/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
45/28 = 45 × 1/28 × 1 = 45/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
2/7 = 2 × 4/7 × 4 = 8/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/28 - 8/28 = 45 - 8/28 = 37/28 - In mixed form: 19/28
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