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Subtract 24/20 from 2/12

1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 4/20

2/12 - 24/20 is -31/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    24/20 = 24 × 3/20 × 3 = 72/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/60 - 72/60 = 10 - 72/60 = -62/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/30

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