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Subtract 1/28 from 63/45

1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 1/28

63/45 - 1/28 is 191/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    63/45 = 63 × 28/45 × 28 = 1764/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    1/28 = 1 × 45/28 × 45 = 45/1260
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1764/1260 - 45/1260 = 1764 - 45/1260 = 1719/1260
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/140
  6. In mixed form: 151/140

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