Solve the following exercise:
Solve the following exercise:
To solve the problem , follow these steps:
Step 1: Identify the denominators: 4 and 6.
Step 2: Find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6. The LCM of 4 and 6 is 12, as 12 is the smallest number that both 4 and 6 divide into evenly.
Step 3: Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 12:
needs to be converted. Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 3 to obtain .
also needs conversion. Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2 to obtain .
Step 4: Subtract the fractions:
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Step 5: Simplify the resulting fraction if possible.
The fraction can be simplified to by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, 3.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .