Subtract 45/28 from 49/5
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 1 17/28
49/5 - 45/28 is 1147/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
49/5 = 49 × 28/5 × 28 = 1372/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/140 - 225/140 = 1372 - 225/140 = 1147/140 - In mixed form: 827/140
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