Subtract 5/18 from 4/28
4/28 - 5/18 is -17/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
4/28 = 4 × 9/28 × 9 = 36/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
5/18 = 5 × 14/18 × 14 = 70/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/252 - 70/252 = 36 - 70/252 = -34/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/126
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