Subtract 2/12 from 18/24
18/24 - 2/12 is 7/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
2/12 = 2 × 2/12 × 2 = 4/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/24 - 4/24 = 18 - 4/24 = 14/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12
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