Subtract 18/32 from 5/56
5/56 - 18/32 is -53/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
5/56 = 5 × 4/56 × 4 = 20/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
18/32 = 18 × 7/32 × 7 = 126/224 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/224 - 126/224 = 20 - 126/224 = -106/224 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/112
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