Subtract 56/96 from 5/18
5/18 - 56/96 is -11/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
56/96 = 56 × 3/96 × 3 = 168/288 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/288 - 168/288 = 80 - 168/288 = -88/288 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/36
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