Subtract 12/24 from 18/9
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 12/24
18/9 - 12/24 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
18/9 = 18 × 8/9 × 8 = 144/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
12/24 = 12 × 3/24 × 3 = 36/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/72 - 36/72 = 144 - 36/72 = 108/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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