Subtract 9/24 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 9/24
1412 - 924 is 1924.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
1412 = 14 × 212 × 2 = 2824 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
924 = 9 × 124 × 1 = 924 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2824 - 924 = 28 - 924 = 1924
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