Subtract 4/12 from 3/9
3/9 - 4/12 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
4/12 = 4 × 3/12 × 3 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/36 - 12/36 = 12 - 12/36 = 0/36 - The answer is 0
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