Subtract 6/12 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 6/12
52 - 612 is 21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
52 = 5 × 62 × 6 = 3012 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
612 = 6 × 112 × 1 = 612 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3012 - 612 = 30 - 612 = 2412 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21
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