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Subtract 12/9 from 4/12

1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 1 3/9

4/12 - 12/9 is -1/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    4/12 = 4 × 3/12 × 3 = 12/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    12/9 = 12 × 4/9 × 4 = 48/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/36 - 48/36 = 12 - 48/36 = -36/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1

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