Subtract 8/6 from 12/24
1st number: 12/24, 2nd number: 1 2/6
12/24 - 8/6 is -5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
8/6 = 8 × 4/6 × 4 = 32/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/24 - 32/24 = 12 - 32/24 = -20/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/6
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