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Subtract 2/8 from 12/18

12/18 - 2/8 is 5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    12/18 = 12 × 4/18 × 4 = 48/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/72 - 18/72 = 48 - 18/72 = 30/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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