Subtract 12/18 from 1/4
1/4 - 12/18 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
1/4 = 1 × 9/4 × 9 = 9/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
12/18 = 12 × 2/18 × 2 = 24/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/36 - 24/36 = 9 - 24/36 = -15/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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