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Subtract 5/12 from 42/6

1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 5/12

42/6 - 5/12 is 79/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    42/6 = 42 × 2/6 × 2 = 84/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    5/12 = 5 × 1/12 × 1 = 5/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    84/12 - 5/12 = 84 - 5/12 = 79/12
  5. In mixed form: 67/12

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