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Subtract 12/8 from 2/12

1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 4/8

2/12 - 12/8 is -4/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    2/12 = 2 × 2/12 × 2 = 4/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    12/8 = 12 × 3/8 × 3 = 36/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/24 - 36/24 = 4 - 36/24 = -32/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3

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