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simplify 8/12-2/6

Solution

simplify

\frac{8}{12} - \frac{2}{6}

Solution

\frac{1}{3}

+1

Decimal Notation

0.33333 \dots

Solution steps

\frac{8}{12} - \frac{2}{6}

Cancel

\frac{8}{12} : \frac{2}{3}

\frac{8}{12}

Factor the number:

8 = 4 \cdot 2

= \frac{4 \cdot 2}{12}

Factor the number:

12 = 4 \cdot 3

= \frac{4 \cdot 2}{4 \cdot 3}

Cancel the common factor:

4

= \frac{2}{3}

= \frac{2}{3} - \frac{2}{6}

Cancel

\frac{2}{6} : \frac{1}{3}

\frac{2}{6}

Cancel the numbers:

\frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}

= \frac{1}{3}

= \frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{3}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{2 - 1}{3}

Subtract the numbers:

2 - 1 = 1

= \frac{1}{3}

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is 8/12-2/6 ?
The solution to 8/12-2/6 is 1/3