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Subtract 5/18 from 2/12

2/12 - 5/18 is -1/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    5/18 = 5 × 2/18 × 2 = 10/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/36 - 10/36 = 6 - 10/36 = -4/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/9

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