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Subtract 2/12 from 12/2

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 2/12

12/2 - 2/12 is 35/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
    12/2 = 12 × 6/2 × 6 = 72/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/12 - 2/12 = 72 - 2/12 = 70/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/6
  6. In mixed form: 55/6

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