Answers

Subtract 35/45 from 90/28

1^st number: 3 6/28, 2^nd number: 35/45

90/28 - 35/45 is 307/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   90/28 = 90 × 45/28 × 45 = 4050/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   35/45 = 35 × 28/45 × 28 = 980/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4050/1260 - 980/1260 = 4050 - 980/1260 = 3070/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 307/126
6. In mixed form: 255/126

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