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Subtract 18/28 from 5/8

5/8 - 18/28 is -1/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   5/8 = 5 × 7/8 × 7 = 35/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   18/28 = 18 × 2/28 × 2 = 36/56
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/56 - 36/56 = 35 - 36/56 = -1/56

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