Subtract 6/9 from 1/12
1/12 - 6/9 is -7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
1/12 = 1 × 3/12 × 3 = 3/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/36 - 24/36 = 3 - 24/36 = -21/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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