Subtract 4/12 from 3/4
34 - 412 is 512.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
34 = 3 × 34 × 3 = 912 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
412 = 4 × 112 × 1 = 412 - Subtract the two like fractions:
912 - 412 = 9 - 412 = 512
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