Subtract 6/4 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 1 2/4
7/6 - 6/4 is -1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
7/6 = 7 × 2/6 × 2 = 14/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
6/4 = 6 × 3/4 × 3 = 18/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/12 - 18/12 = 14 - 18/12 = -4/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/3
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