Subtract 14/16 from 12/18
12/18 - 14/16 is -5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
12/18 = 12 × 8/18 × 8 = 96/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
14/16 = 14 × 9/16 × 9 = 126/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/144 - 126/144 = 96 - 126/144 = -30/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/24
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