Subtract 4/12 from 5/18
5/18 - 4/12 is -1/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
5/18 = 5 × 2/18 × 2 = 10/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
4/12 = 4 × 3/12 × 3 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/36 - 12/36 = 10 - 12/36 = -2/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/18
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