Subtract 3/12 from 10/9
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 3/12
109 - 312 is 3136.
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,
109 = 10 × 49 × 4 = 4036 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
312 = 3 × 312 × 3 = 936 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4036 - 936 = 40 - 936 = 3136
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