Subtract 12/9 from 12/24
1st number: 12/24, 2nd number: 1 3/9
12/24 - 12/9 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
12/24 = 12 × 3/24 × 3 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
12/9 = 12 × 8/9 × 8 = 96/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/72 - 96/72 = 36 - 96/72 = -60/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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