Subtract 18/72 from 5/28
5/28 - 18/72 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
5/28 = 5 × 18/28 × 18 = 90/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
18/72 = 18 × 7/72 × 7 = 126/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/504 - 126/504 = 90 - 126/504 = -36/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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