Answers

Subtract 12/9 from 4/2

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

4/2 - 12/9 is 2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
   4/2 = 4 × 9/2 × 9 = 36/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   12/9 = 12 × 2/9 × 2 = 24/18
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   36/18 - 24/18 = 36 - 24/18 = 12/18
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/3

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