Subtract 18/54 from 2/28
2/28 - 18/54 is -11/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
2/28 = 2 × 27/28 × 27 = 54/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
18/54 = 18 × 14/54 × 14 = 252/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/756 - 252/756 = 54 - 252/756 = -198/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/42
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