Subtract 3/6 from 9/12
9/12 - 3/6 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
9/12 = 9 × 1/12 × 1 = 9/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
3/6 = 3 × 2/6 × 2 = 6/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/12 - 6/12 = 9 - 6/12 = 3/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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