Answers

Subtract 6/8 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/8

6/2 - 6/8 is 9/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
   6/2 = 6 × 4/2 × 4 = 24/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   6/8 = 6 × 1/8 × 1 = 6/8
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   24/8 - 6/8 = 24 - 6/8 = 18/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/4
6. In mixed form: 21/4

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