Subtract 12/9 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 1 3/9
30/12 - 12/9 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
30/12 = 30 × 3/12 × 3 = 90/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
12/9 = 12 × 4/9 × 4 = 48/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/36 - 48/36 = 90 - 48/36 = 42/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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