7/9 Minus 12/18, Solve 7/9 - 12/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/9 and 12/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/9 and 12/18?
The given fractions are 7/9 and 12/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/9 and 12/18
7/9 - 12/18
The LCM of 9 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 9, 18 |
| 3 | 3, 6 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 1 x 2 = 18
= 7 x 2 - 12 x 1/18
= 14 - 12/18
= 2/18
= 1/9
Result: 1/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/9 and 12/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/9 and 12/18?
To subtract fractions 7/9 and 12/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 18 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/9.
2. What is 7/9 minus 12/18 as a fraction?
7/9 minus 12/18 as a fraction is equal to 1/9.
3. How to subtract 7/9 and 12/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/9 and 12/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/9 quickly.