Subtract 12/7 from 9/18
1st number: 9/18, 2nd number: 1 5/7
9/18 - 12/7 is -17/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
9/18 = 9 × 7/18 × 7 = 63/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
12/7 = 12 × 18/7 × 18 = 216/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/126 - 216/126 = 63 - 216/126 = -153/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/14
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