Subtract 18/28 from 35/72
35/72 - 18/28 is -79/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
35/72 = 35 × 7/72 × 7 = 245/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
18/28 = 18 × 18/28 × 18 = 324/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/504 - 324/504 = 245 - 324/504 = -79/504
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