Subtract 1/4 from 5/6 .
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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.
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