Subtract 12/21 from 7/18
7/18 - 12/21 is -23/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
7/18 = 7 × 7/18 × 7 = 49/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
12/21 = 12 × 6/21 × 6 = 72/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/126 - 72/126 = 49 - 72/126 = -23/126
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