Subtract 21/25 from 24/2
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 21/25
24/2 - 21/25 is 279/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
24/2 = 24 × 25/2 × 25 = 600/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
21/25 = 21 × 2/25 × 2 = 42/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/50 - 42/50 = 600 - 42/50 = 558/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 279/25
- In mixed form: 114/25
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