Subtract 12/6 from 9/18
1st number: 9/18, 2nd number: 2 0/6
9/18 - 12/6 is -3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
9/18 = 9 × 1/18 × 1 = 9/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
12/6 = 12 × 3/6 × 3 = 36/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/18 - 36/18 = 9 - 36/18 = -27/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2
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