Subtract 42/6 from 12/2
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 7 0/6
12/2 - 42/6 is -1/1.
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,
12/2 = 12 × 3/2 × 3 = 36/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
42/6 = 42 × 1/6 × 1 = 42/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/6 - 42/6 = 36 - 42/6 = -6/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/1
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