Subtract 9/12 from 3/18
3/18 - 9/12 is -7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 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 12 × 3 = 36,
9/12 = 9 × 3/12 × 3 = 27/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/36 - 27/36 = 6 - 27/36 = -21/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/12
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