2/6 Minus 4/1, Solve 2/6 - 4/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/6 and 4/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/6 and 4/1?
The given fractions are 2/6 and 4/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/6 and 4/1
2/6 - 4/1
The LCM of 6 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 6
= 2 x 1 - 4 x 6/6
= 2 - 24/6
= -22/6
= -11/3
Result: -11/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/6 and 4/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/6 and 4/1?
To subtract fractions 2/6 and 4/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 1 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -11/3.
2. What is 2/6 minus 4/1 as a fraction?
2/6 minus 4/1 as a fraction is equal to -11/3.
3. How to subtract 2/6 and 4/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/6 and 4/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -11/3 quickly.