Answers

Subtract 24/28 from 45/35

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 24/28

45/35 - 24/28 is 3/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   45/35 = 45 × 4/35 × 4 = 180/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   180/140 - 120/140 = 180 - 120/140 = 60/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/7

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