Subtract 2/4 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 2/4
12/3 - 2/4 is 7/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
12/3 = 12 × 4/3 × 4 = 48/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/12 - 6/12 = 48 - 6/12 = 42/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/2
- In mixed form: 31/2
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