Subtract 32/56 from 5/18
5/18 - 32/56 is -37/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
5/18 = 5 × 28/18 × 28 = 140/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
32/56 = 32 × 9/56 × 9 = 288/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/504 - 288/504 = 140 - 288/504 = -148/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/126
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