Subtract 10/12 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 10/12
4/2 - 10/12 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
4/2 = 4 × 6/2 × 6 = 24/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
10/12 = 10 × 1/12 × 1 = 10/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/12 - 10/12 = 24 - 10/12 = 14/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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