Question

Which subtraction equation shows how to subtract
4
2
12
−
2
8
12
using equivalent fractions?
A.
42
12
−
28
12
B.
18
12
−
22
12
C.
50
12
−
32
12
D.
48
12
−
24
12

Answer 1

How do I subtract a fraction from a whole number? Take the LCM of denominator of both the fractions (the denominator of whole number is one). Then, in both the numbers divide the LCM by the denominator and multiply the result by the numerator. Subtract the numbers in numerators and you will get your answer.