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Subtract 9/35 from 45/28

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 9/35

45/28 - 9/35 is 27/20.

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,
    9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/140 - 36/140 = 225 - 36/140 = 189/140
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/20
  6. In mixed form: 17/20

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