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Subtract 9/18 from 9/12

9/12 - 9/18 is 1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   9/12 = 9 × 3/12 × 3 = 27/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   9/18 = 9 × 2/18 × 2 = 18/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/36 - 18/36 = 27 - 18/36 = 9/36
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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