Subtract 12/18 from 2/3
2/3 - 12/18 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
2/3 = 2 × 6/3 × 6 = 12/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
12/18 = 12 × 1/18 × 1 = 12/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/18 - 12/18 = 12 - 12/18 = 0/18 - The answer is 0
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