Subtract 5/12 from 10/24
1024 - 512 is 01.
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,
1024 = 10 × 124 × 1 = 1024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
512 = 5 × 212 × 2 = 1024 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1024 - 1024 = 10 - 1024 = 024 - The answer is 0
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