Subtract 12/6 from 1/8
1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 2 0/6
1/8 - 12/6 is -15/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
1/8 = 1 × 3/8 × 3 = 3/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
12/6 = 12 × 4/6 × 4 = 48/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/24 - 48/24 = 3 - 48/24 = -45/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/8
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