Subtract 28/24 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 1 4/24
6/12 - 28/24 is -2/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
6/12 = 6 × 2/12 × 2 = 12/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
28/24 = 28 × 1/24 × 1 = 28/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/24 - 28/24 = 12 - 28/24 = -16/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3
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