Subtract 12/18 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 12/18
14/4 - 12/18 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
14/4 = 14 × 9/4 × 9 = 126/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
12/18 = 12 × 2/18 × 2 = 24/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/36 - 24/36 = 126 - 24/36 = 102/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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