Subtract 12/18 from 14/21
14/21 - 12/18 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
14/21 = 14 × 6/21 × 6 = 84/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
12/18 = 12 × 7/18 × 7 = 84/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/126 - 84/126 = 84 - 84/126 = 0/126 - The answer is 0
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