Subtract 6/8 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 6/8
42 - 68 is 54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
42 = 4 × 42 × 4 = 168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
68 = 6 × 18 × 1 = 68 - Subtract the two fractions:
168 - 68 = 16 - 68 = 108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54
- In mixed form: 114
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