Subtract 28/72 from 7/18
7/18 - 28/72 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
7/18 = 7 × 4/18 × 4 = 28/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
28/72 = 28 × 1/72 × 1 = 28/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/72 - 28/72 = 28 - 28/72 = 0/72 - The answer is 0
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