Subtract 5/25 from 45/28
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 5/25
45/28 - 5/25 is 197/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
45/28 = 45 × 25/28 × 25 = 1125/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
5/25 = 5 × 28/25 × 28 = 140/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/700 - 140/700 = 1125 - 140/700 = 985/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/140
- In mixed form: 157/140
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