Subtract 18/28 from 56/4
1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 18/28
56/4 - 18/28 is 187/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
56/4 = 56 × 7/4 × 7 = 392/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
18/28 = 18 × 1/28 × 1 = 18/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/28 - 18/28 = 392 - 18/28 = 374/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/14
- In mixed form: 135/14
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