Question

12/16-2/4 please subtract the following fractions

Answer 1

`(12)/(16) - (2)/(4) = (12)/(16) - (2 * 4)/(4 * 4) = (12 - 8)/(16) = (4)/(16)`

Answer 2

4/16

Explanation:

Multiply (2/4) by (4/4). You now have the fraction (8/16). From there you can subtract like normal. ((12-8)/16). After subtracting your new fraction is (4/16). If you wanted to simplify it you would divide the fraction by (4/4). Now your simplified fraction would be (1/4).