Subtract 12/24 from 15/7, Solve 2 1/7

Subtract 12/24 from 15/7

1^st number: 2 1/7, 2^nd number: 12/24

15/7 - 12/24 is 23/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
15/7 = 15 × 24/7 × 24 = 360/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
360/168 - 84/168 = 360 - 84/168 = 276/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/14
In mixed form: 19/14

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