Subtract 5/56 from 1/18
1/18 - 5/56 is -17/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
1/18 = 1 × 28/18 × 28 = 28/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
5/56 = 5 × 9/56 × 9 = 45/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/504 - 45/504 = 28 - 45/504 = -17/504
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