6/8 subtracted by 2/4 in Fraction Form

The result of 6/8 subtracted by 2/4 is: 1/4

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Problem

We need to subtract the fraction \(\frac24\) from \(\frac68\).

Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM)

To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The LCM of 8 and 4 is 8.

Step 3: Convert Fractions to Equivalent Fractions

Convert \(\frac68\) to \(\frac{6}8\)
Convert \(\frac24\) to \(\frac{4}8\)

Step 4: Subtract the Numerators

Subtract the numerators: 6 - 4 = 2

Step 5: Simplify the Fraction

We can simplify \(\frac28\) to its lowest form.
The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2 and 8 is 2.
Dividing both numerator and denominator by the GCD, we get \(\frac14\).

Final Answer

The result of 6/8 subtracted by 2/4 is:

\[ \frac{6}{8} - \frac{2}{4} = \frac14 \]

Understanding Fraction Subtraction

How to Subtract Fractions

To subtract fractions, you need to ensure they have a common denominator. Then subtract the numerators:

\( \frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{d} = \frac{ad - bc}{bd} \) (when denominators are different)

Or simply \( \frac{a}{b} - \frac{c}{b} = \frac{a - c}{b} \) (when denominators are the same)

Why Simplify Fractions?

Simplifying fractions makes them easier to work with and understand. A fraction is in its simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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