Subtract 2/4 from 12/24
12/24 - 2/4 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 4 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 4 × 6 = 24,
2/4 = 2 × 6/4 × 6 = 12/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/24 - 12/24 = 12 - 12/24 = 0/24 - The answer is 0
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