Subtract 18/7 from 28/18
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 2 4/7
28/18 - 18/7 is -64/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
28/18 = 28 × 7/18 × 7 = 196/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
18/7 = 18 × 18/7 × 18 = 324/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/126 - 324/126 = 196 - 324/126 = -128/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/63
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