Subtract 2/4 from 8/12
8/12 - 2/4 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
8/12 = 8 × 1/12 × 1 = 8/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
2/4 = 2 × 3/4 × 3 = 6/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/12 - 6/12 = 8 - 6/12 = 2/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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