Subtract 8/6 from 1/2
1st number: 1/2, 2nd number: 1 2/6
12 - 86 is -56.
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,
86 = 8 × 16 × 1 = 86 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36 - 86 = 3 - 86 = -56
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