Subtract 2/12 from 4/9
4/9 - 2/12 is 5/18.
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,
4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/36 - 6/36 = 16 - 6/36 = 10/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18
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