Subtract 1/9 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 1/9
1412 - 19 is 1918.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
1412 = 14 × 312 × 3 = 4236 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
19 = 1 × 49 × 4 = 436 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4236 - 436 = 42 - 436 = 3836 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1918
- In mixed form: 1118
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