Subtract 56/84 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 56/84
12/2 - 56/84 is 16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
12/2 = 12 × 42/2 × 42 = 504/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
56/84 = 56 × 1/84 × 1 = 56/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/84 - 56/84 = 504 - 56/84 = 448/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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