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Subtract 9/56 from 2/18

2/18 - 9/56 is -25/504.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
    2/18 = 2 × 28/18 × 28 = 56/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    9/56 = 9 × 9/56 × 9 = 81/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/504 - 81/504 = 56 - 81/504 = -25/504

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