Subtract 12/36 from 3/18
3/18 - 12/36 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
3/18 = 3 × 2/18 × 2 = 6/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/36 - 12/36 = 6 - 12/36 = -6/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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