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Subtract 9/12 from 36/6

1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 9/12

36/6 - 9/12 is 21/4.

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,
    36/6 = 36 × 2/6 × 2 = 72/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    9/12 = 9 × 1/12 × 1 = 9/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/12 - 9/12 = 72 - 9/12 = 63/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
  6. In mixed form: 51/4

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