Subtract 3/8 from 3/6
3/6 - 3/8 is 1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
3/6 = 3 × 4/6 × 4 = 12/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/24 - 9/24 = 12 - 9/24 = 3/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8
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