Subtract 6/18 from 3/12
3/12 - 6/18 is -1/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
3/12 = 3 × 3/12 × 3 = 9/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
6/18 = 6 × 2/18 × 2 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/36 - 12/36 = 9 - 12/36 = -3/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12
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