Subtract 12/9 from 1/2
1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 1 3/9
1/2 - 12/9 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
1/2 = 1 × 9/2 × 9 = 9/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
12/9 = 12 × 2/9 × 2 = 24/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/18 - 24/18 = 9 - 24/18 = -15/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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