Subtract 3/9 from 7/12
7/12 - 3/9 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
3/9 = 3 × 4/9 × 4 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/36 - 12/36 = 21 - 12/36 = 9/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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