Subtract 36/12 from 18/24
1st number: 18/24, 2nd number: 3 0/12
18/24 - 36/12 is -9/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
36/12 = 36 × 2/12 × 2 = 72/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/24 - 72/24 = 18 - 72/24 = -54/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/4
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