Answers

Subtract 80/6 from 18/12

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 13 2/6

18/12 - 80/6 is -71/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   18/12 = 18 × 1/12 × 1 = 18/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   80/6 = 80 × 2/6 × 2 = 160/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/12 - 160/12 = 18 - 160/12 = -142/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/6

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