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Subtract 28/7 from 1/18

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 4 0/7

1/18 - 28/7 is -71/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    1/18 = 1 × 7/18 × 7 = 7/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
    28/7 = 28 × 18/7 × 18 = 504/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/126 - 504/126 = 7 - 504/126 = -497/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/18

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