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Subtract 45/28 from 6/10

1st number: 6/10, 2nd number: 1 17/28

6/10 - 45/28 is -141/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    6/10 = 6 × 14/10 × 14 = 84/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/140 - 225/140 = 84 - 225/140 = -141/140

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