Subtract 7/12 from 5/24
5/24 - 7/12 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
7/12 = 7 × 2/12 × 2 = 14/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/24 - 14/24 = 5 - 14/24 = -9/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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