Subtract 30/12 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 2 6/12
142 - 3012 is 92.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
142 = 14 × 62 × 6 = 8412 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
3012 = 30 × 112 × 1 = 3012 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8412 - 3012 = 84 - 3012 = 5412 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92
- In mixed form: 412
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