Answers

Subtract 6/12 from 30/6

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 6/12

30/6 - 6/12 is 9/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   30/6 = 30 × 2/6 × 2 = 60/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   6/12 = 6 × 1/12 × 1 = 6/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/12 - 6/12 = 60 - 6/12 = 54/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
6. In mixed form: 41/2

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