Subtract 3/28 from 70/45, Solve 1 25/45

Subtract 3/28 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 3/28

70/45 - 3/28 is 365/252.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
70/45 = 70 × 28/45 × 28 = 1960/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
3/28 = 3 × 45/28 × 45 = 135/1260
Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/1260 - 135/1260 = 1960 - 135/1260 = 1825/1260
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 365/252
In mixed form: 1113/252

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