Subtract 4/6 from 6/2
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 4/6
62 - 46 is 73.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
62 = 6 × 32 × 3 = 186 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
46 = 4 × 16 × 1 = 46 - Subtract the two like fractions:
186 - 46 = 18 - 46 = 146 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73
- In mixed form: 213
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