Subtract 28/42 from 5/18
5/18 - 28/42 is -7/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
5/18 = 5 × 7/18 × 7 = 35/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
28/42 = 28 × 3/42 × 3 = 84/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/126 - 84/126 = 35 - 84/126 = -49/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/18
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