Subtract 6/12 from 7/9
7/9 - 6/12 is 5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
7/9 = 7 × 4/9 × 4 = 28/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
6/12 = 6 × 3/12 × 3 = 18/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/36 - 18/36 = 28 - 18/36 = 10/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18
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