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Subtract 2/12 from 7/9

7/9 - 2/12 is 11/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/36 - 6/36 = 28 - 6/36 = 22/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/18

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