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Subtract 6/12 from 5/18

5/18 - 6/12 is -2/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    5/18 = 5 × 2/18 × 2 = 10/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/36 - 18/36 = 10 - 18/36 = -8/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9

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