Subtract 4/6 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 4/6
154 - 46 is 3712.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
154 = 15 × 34 × 3 = 4512 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
46 = 4 × 26 × 2 = 812 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4512 - 812 = 45 - 812 = 3712 - In mixed form: 3112
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