Subtract 18/28 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 18/28
18/4 - 18/28 is 27/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
18/4 = 18 × 7/4 × 7 = 126/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
18/28 = 18 × 1/28 × 1 = 18/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/28 - 18/28 = 126 - 18/28 = 108/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/7
- In mixed form: 36/7
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