Subtract 2/6 from 12/8
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 2/6
12/8 - 2/6 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
12/8 = 12 × 3/8 × 3 = 36/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
2/6 = 2 × 4/6 × 4 = 8/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/24 - 8/24 = 36 - 8/24 = 28/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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