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Subtract 35/80 from 45/28

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 35/80

45/28 - 35/80 is 131/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    45/28 = 45 × 20/28 × 20 = 900/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    35/80 = 35 × 7/80 × 7 = 245/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    900/560 - 245/560 = 900 - 245/560 = 655/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/112
  6. In mixed form: 119/112

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