Subtract 45/25 from 8/28
1st number: 8/28, 2nd number: 1 20/25
8/28 - 45/25 is -53/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
45/25 = 45 × 28/25 × 28 = 1260/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/700 - 1260/700 = 200 - 1260/700 = -1060/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/35
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