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Subtract 2/45 from 5/28

5/28 - 2/45 is 169/1260.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    5/28 = 5 × 45/28 × 45 = 225/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    2/45 = 2 × 28/45 × 28 = 56/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    225/1260 - 56/1260 = 225 - 56/1260 = 169/1260

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