Subtract 12/36 from 1/9
1/9 - 12/36 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
1/9 = 1 × 4/9 × 4 = 4/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/36 - 12/36 = 4 - 12/36 = -8/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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