Subtract 18/28 from 14/18
14/18 - 18/28 is 17/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
14/18 = 14 × 14/18 × 14 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
18/28 = 18 × 9/28 × 9 = 162/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/252 - 162/252 = 196 - 162/252 = 34/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/126
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