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Subtract 24/84 from 1/12

1/12 - 24/84 is -17/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    24/84 = 24 × 1/84 × 1 = 24/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/84 - 24/84 = 7 - 24/84 = -17/84

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