Answers

Subtract 35/80 from 48/28

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 35/80

48/28 - 35/80 is 143/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
   48/28 = 48 × 20/28 × 20 = 960/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   35/80 = 35 × 7/80 × 7 = 245/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/560 - 245/560 = 960 - 245/560 = 715/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/112
6. In mixed form: 131/112

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