Subtract 28/96 from 5/18, Solve 5/18

Subtract 28/96 from 5/18

5/18 - 28/96 is -1/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 96 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
5/18 = 5 × 16/18 × 16 = 80/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
28/96 = 28 × 3/96 × 3 = 84/288
Subtract the two like fractions:
80/288 - 84/288 = 80 - 84/288 = -4/288
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/72

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