Answers

Subtract 45/28 from 75/8

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

75/8 - 45/28 is 435/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   75/8 = 75 × 7/8 × 7 = 525/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   45/28 = 45 × 2/28 × 2 = 90/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/56 - 90/56 = 525 - 90/56 = 435/56
5. In mixed form: 743/56

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