Subtract 20/9 from 12/18
1st number: 12/18, 2nd number: 2 2/9
12/18 - 20/9 is -14/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
12/18 = 12 × 1/18 × 1 = 12/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
20/9 = 20 × 2/9 × 2 = 40/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/18 - 40/18 = 12 - 40/18 = -28/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/9
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