Subtract 2/3 from 2/12
2/12 - 2/3 is -1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
2/3 = 2 × 4/3 × 4 = 8/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/12 - 8/12 = 2 - 8/12 = -6/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/2
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