Subtract 18/56 from 5/35
5/35 - 18/56 is -5/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/280 - 90/280 = 40 - 90/280 = -50/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/28
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