Subtract 18/27 from 28/96
28/96 - 18/27 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
28/96 = 28 × 9/96 × 9 = 252/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
18/27 = 18 × 32/27 × 32 = 576/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/864 - 576/864 = 252 - 576/864 = -324/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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