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Subtract 18/8 from 3/12

1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 2 2/8

3/12 - 18/8 is -2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    3/12 = 3 × 2/12 × 2 = 6/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    18/8 = 18 × 3/8 × 3 = 54/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/24 - 54/24 = 6 - 54/24 = -48/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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