Subtract 1/12 from 12/16
12/16 - 1/12 is 2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
1/12 = 1 × 4/12 × 4 = 4/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/48 - 4/48 = 36 - 4/48 = 32/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3
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