Subtract 4/6 from 1/2
12 - 46 is -16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
12 = 1 × 32 × 3 = 36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
46 = 4 × 16 × 1 = 46 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36 - 46 = 3 - 46 = -16
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