Subtract 18/28 from 5/16
5/16 - 18/28 is -37/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
18/28 = 18 × 4/28 × 4 = 72/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/112 - 72/112 = 35 - 72/112 = -37/112
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