Question

find the value 1/12 - 5/36​

Answer 1

Answer:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 12 and 36 is 36

For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,

$1/12 = 1 × 3/12 × 3 = 3/36$

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,

$5/36 = 5 × 1/36 × 1 = 5/36$

Subtract the two fractions:

$3/36 -5/36 = 3 - 5/36 = -2/36$

= -1/18

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