Subtract 5/72 from 45/28
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 5/72
45/28 - 5/72 is 775/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
45/28 = 45 × 18/28 × 18 = 810/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
5/72 = 5 × 7/72 × 7 = 35/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/504 - 35/504 = 810 - 35/504 = 775/504 - In mixed form: 1271/504
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