Subtract 6/8 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 6/8
72 - 68 is 114.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
72 = 7 × 42 × 4 = 288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
68 = 6 × 18 × 1 = 68 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288 - 68 = 28 - 68 = 228 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 114
- In mixed form: 234
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