Subtract 12/4 from 4/9
1st number: 4/9, 2nd number: 3 0/4
4/9 - 12/4 is -23/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
4/9 = 4 × 4/9 × 4 = 16/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
12/4 = 12 × 9/4 × 9 = 108/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/36 - 108/36 = 16 - 108/36 = -92/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/9
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