Subtract 8/12 from 16/18
16/18 - 8/12 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
16/18 = 16 × 2/18 × 2 = 32/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
8/12 = 8 × 3/12 × 3 = 24/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/36 - 24/36 = 32 - 24/36 = 8/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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