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Subtract 1/3 from 30/12

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 1/3

30/12 - 1/3 is 13/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    30/12 = 30 × 1/12 × 1 = 30/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    1/3 = 1 × 4/3 × 4 = 4/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/12 - 4/12 = 30 - 4/12 = 26/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
  6. In mixed form: 21/6

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