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Subtract 18/3 from 1/12

1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 6 0/3

1/12 - 18/3 is -71/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    1/12 = 1 × 1/12 × 1 = 1/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    18/3 = 18 × 4/3 × 4 = 72/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1/12 - 72/12 = 1 - 72/12 = -71/12

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