Subtract 12/3 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 4 0/3
2/24 - 12/3 is -47/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
12/3 = 12 × 8/3 × 8 = 96/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/24 - 96/24 = 2 - 96/24 = -94/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/12
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