Subtract 45/14 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 3 3/14
1812 - 4514 is -127.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1812 = 18 × 712 × 7 = 12684 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
4514 = 45 × 614 × 6 = 27084 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12684 - 27084 = 126 - 27084 = -14484 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127
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