Answers

Subtract 6/8 from 2/4

2/4 - 6/8 is -1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   2/4 = 2 × 2/4 × 2 = 4/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   6/8 = 6 × 1/8 × 1 = 6/8
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   4/8 - 6/8 = 4 - 6/8 = -2/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/4

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