Subtract 2/6 from 42/12
1st number: 3 6/12, 2nd number: 2/6
42/12 - 2/6 is 19/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
42/12 = 42 × 1/12 × 1 = 42/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
2/6 = 2 × 2/6 × 2 = 4/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/12 - 4/12 = 42 - 4/12 = 38/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/6
- In mixed form: 31/6
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