Subtract 18/56 from 5/28
5/28 - 18/56 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
5/28 = 5 × 2/28 × 2 = 10/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
18/56 = 18 × 1/56 × 1 = 18/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/56 - 18/56 = 10 - 18/56 = -8/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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