Subtract 18/80 from 1/28
1/28 - 18/80 is -53/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
1/28 = 1 × 20/28 × 20 = 20/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
18/80 = 18 × 7/80 × 7 = 126/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/560 - 126/560 = 20 - 126/560 = -106/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/280
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