Question

Subtract 1/4 from 5/6 .​

Answer 1

Answer:

7/12

Step-by-step explanation:

What is 5/6 minus 1/4 as a fraction by subtraction using LCM method?

Step 1. Address formula, input parameters & values.

Input parameters & values:

5/6 & 1/4

5 - 1 = ?

6 4

step 2 For unequal denominators, find the LCM (least common multiple) for both denominators

The LCM for 6 and 4 is 12.

step 3 To have the common denominator, multiply the LCM with both numerator & denominator

=(5 x 12) - (1 x 12)

(6 x 12) (4 x 12)

= 10 - 3

12 12

=(10 - 3)

12

step 4 Find difference between numerators and rewrite it in a single form.

=7/12

5 - 1

6 4 = 7/12

By using LCM method, 7/12 is the equivalent fraction by subtracting 1/4 from 5/6.

step 1 Address formula, input parameters & values.

Input parameters & values:

5/6 & 1/4

5/6 - 1/4

= ?

step 2 Cross multiply both numerator & denominator, multiply both denominators and rewrite as below

= (5 x 4) - (1 x 6)

(6 x 4)

step 3 Simplify & rewrite the fraction

= (20 - 6)

24

= 14

24

= 7

12

5 - 1

6 4

= 7

12

By using cross multiplication method, 7/12 is the difference between two fractions 5/6 and 1/4.

Answer 2

Answer:

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