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Subtract 8/35 from 45/28

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 8/35

45/28 - 8/35 is 193/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/140 - 32/140 = 225 - 32/140 = 193/140
5. In mixed form: 153/140

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