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Subtract 28/96 from 1/18

1/18 - 28/96 is -17/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
    1/18 = 1 × 16/18 × 16 = 16/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    28/96 = 28 × 3/96 × 3 = 84/288
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/288 - 84/288 = 16 - 84/288 = -68/288
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/72

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