Subtract 18/14 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 1 4/14
6/12 - 18/14 is -11/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
18/14 = 18 × 6/14 × 6 = 108/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/84 - 108/84 = 42 - 108/84 = -66/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/14
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