Subtract 8/12 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 8/12
36/6 - 8/12 is 16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
36/6 = 36 × 2/6 × 2 = 72/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
8/12 = 8 × 1/12 × 1 = 8/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/12 - 8/12 = 72 - 8/12 = 64/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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