Answers

Subtract 28/18 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 10/18

8/5 - 28/18 is 2/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   8/5 = 8 × 18/5 × 18 = 144/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   28/18 = 28 × 5/18 × 5 = 140/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/90 - 140/90 = 144 - 140/90 = 4/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/45

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