Subtract 21/56 from 2/18
2/18 - 21/56 is -19/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
2/18 = 2 × 28/18 × 28 = 56/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
21/56 = 21 × 9/56 × 9 = 189/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/504 - 189/504 = 56 - 189/504 = -133/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/72
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