Subtract 9/6 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 1 3/6
8/4 - 9/6 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
8/4 = 8 × 3/4 × 3 = 24/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
9/6 = 9 × 2/6 × 2 = 18/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/12 - 18/12 = 24 - 18/12 = 6/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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