Subtract 2/3 from 12/24
12/24 - 2/3 is -1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
2/3 = 2 × 8/3 × 8 = 16/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/24 - 16/24 = 12 - 16/24 = -4/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/6
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