Subtract 3/72 from 18/28
18/28 - 3/72 is 101/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
18/28 = 18 × 18/28 × 18 = 324/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/504 - 21/504 = 324 - 21/504 = 303/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/168
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