Subtract 12/18 from 3/6
3/6 - 12/18 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
3/6 = 3 × 3/6 × 3 = 9/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
12/18 = 12 × 1/18 × 1 = 12/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/18 - 12/18 = 9 - 12/18 = -3/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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