Subtract 3/6 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 3/6
62 - 36 is 52.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
62 = 6 × 32 × 3 = 186 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
36 = 3 × 16 × 1 = 36 - Subtract the two fractions:
186 - 36 = 18 - 36 = 156 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52
- In mixed form: 212
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