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Subtract 12/7 from 4/6

1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 1 5/7

4/6 - 12/7 is -22/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 7 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    4/6 = 4 × 7/6 × 7 = 28/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
    12/7 = 12 × 6/7 × 6 = 72/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/42 - 72/42 = 28 - 72/42 = -44/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/21

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