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Subtract 12/24 from 15/5

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 12/24

15/5 - 12/24 is 5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    15/5 = 15 × 24/5 × 24 = 360/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/120 - 60/120 = 360 - 60/120 = 300/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
  6. In mixed form: 21/2

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