Subtract 4/6 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 4/6
3012 - 46 is 116.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
3012 = 30 × 112 × 1 = 3012 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
46 = 4 × 26 × 2 = 812 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3012 - 812 = 30 - 812 = 2212 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116
- In mixed form: 156
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