Subtract 18/54 from 8/28
8/28 - 18/54 is -1/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
8/28 = 8 × 27/28 × 27 = 216/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
18/54 = 18 × 14/54 × 14 = 252/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/756 - 252/756 = 216 - 252/756 = -36/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/21
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