Subtract 7/12 from 3/6
36 - 712 is -112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
36 = 3 × 26 × 2 = 612 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
712 = 7 × 112 × 1 = 712 - Subtract the two like fractions:
612 - 712 = 6 - 712 = -112
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