Answers

Subtract 28/32 from 75/35

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 28/32

75/35 - 28/32 is 71/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
   75/35 = 75 × 32/35 × 32 = 2400/1120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
   28/32 = 28 × 35/32 × 35 = 980/1120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/1120 - 980/1120 = 2400 - 980/1120 = 1420/1120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/56
6. In mixed form: 115/56

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