Subtract 18/96 from 5/28
5/28 - 18/96 is -1/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
5/28 = 5 × 24/28 × 24 = 120/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/672 - 126/672 = 120 - 126/672 = -6/672 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/112
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