Subtract 1/4 from 81/6
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 1/4
81/6 - 1/4 is 53/4.
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,
81/6 = 81 × 2/6 × 2 = 162/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
1/4 = 1 × 3/4 × 3 = 3/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/12 - 3/12 = 162 - 3/12 = 159/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/4
- In mixed form: 131/4
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