Subtract 6/24 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 6/24
12/3 - 6/24 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
12/3 = 12 × 8/3 × 8 = 96/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/24 - 6/24 = 96 - 6/24 = 90/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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