Subtract 2/12 from 4/6
4/6 - 2/12 is 1/2.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 2/6 × 2 = 8/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/12 - 2/12 = 8 - 2/12 = 6/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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