Subtract 3/12 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 3/12
6/2 - 3/12 is 11/4.
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,
6/2 = 6 × 6/2 × 6 = 36/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
3/12 = 3 × 1/12 × 1 = 3/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/12 - 3/12 = 36 - 3/12 = 33/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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