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Subtract 28/3 from 9/18

1st number: 9/18, 2nd number: 9 1/3

9/18 - 28/3 is -53/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    9/18 = 9 × 1/18 × 1 = 9/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    28/3 = 28 × 6/3 × 6 = 168/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/18 - 168/18 = 9 - 168/18 = -159/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/6

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