Subtract 3/8 from 6/4
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 3/8
64 - 38 is 98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
64 = 6 × 24 × 2 = 128 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
38 = 3 × 18 × 1 = 38 - Subtract the two like fractions:
128 - 38 = 12 - 38 = 98 - In mixed form: 118
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