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Subtract 12/4 from 2/8

1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 3 0/4

2/8 - 12/4 is -11/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 4 is 8

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
    2/8 = 2 × 1/8 × 1 = 2/8
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
    12/4 = 12 × 2/4 × 2 = 24/8
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/8 - 24/8 = 2 - 24/8 = -22/8
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/4

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