Subtract 7/12 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 7/12
42 - 712 is 1712.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
42 = 4 × 62 × 6 = 2412 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
712 = 7 × 112 × 1 = 712 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2412 - 712 = 24 - 712 = 1712 - In mixed form: 1512
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