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Subtract 28/18 from 2/36

1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 10/18

2/36 - 28/18 is -3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    28/18 = 28 × 2/18 × 2 = 56/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/36 - 56/36 = 2 - 56/36 = -54/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2

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