Subtract 9/12 from 4/6
46 - 912 is -112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
46 = 4 × 26 × 2 = 812 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
912 = 9 × 112 × 1 = 912 - Subtract the two like fractions:
812 - 912 = 8 - 912 = -112
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