Subtract 12/14 from 4/18
4/18 - 12/14 is -40/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
12/14 = 12 × 9/14 × 9 = 108/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/126 - 108/126 = 28 - 108/126 = -80/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/63
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