Subtract 18/28 from 5/96
5/96 - 18/28 is -397/672.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
18/28 = 18 × 24/28 × 24 = 432/672 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/672 - 432/672 = 35 - 432/672 = -397/672
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