6/2 Minus 2/6, Solve 6/2 - 2/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/2 and 2/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/2 and 2/6?
The given fractions are 6/2 and 2/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/2 and 2/6
6/2 - 2/6
The LCM of 2 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
| 2 | 2, 6 |
| 1, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 3 = 6
= 6 x 3 - 2 x 1/6
= 18 - 2/6
= 16/6
= 8/3
Result: 8/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/2 and 2/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/2 and 2/6?
To subtract fractions 6/2 and 2/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 6 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 8/3.
2. What is 6/2 minus 2/6 as a fraction?
6/2 minus 2/6 as a fraction is equal to 8/3.
3. How to subtract 6/2 and 2/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/2 and 2/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 8/3 quickly.