Subtract 12/42 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 12/42
8/6 - 12/42 is 22/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
8/6 = 8 × 7/6 × 7 = 56/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
12/42 = 12 × 1/42 × 1 = 12/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/42 - 12/42 = 56 - 12/42 = 44/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/21
- In mixed form: 11/21
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