Subtract 72/12 from 2/24
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 6 0/12
2/24 - 72/12 is -71/12.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
72/12 = 72 × 2/12 × 2 = 144/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/24 - 144/24 = 2 - 144/24 = -142/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/12
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