Subtract 24/12 from 2/8
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 2 0/12
2/8 - 24/12 is -7/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
2/8 = 2 × 3/8 × 3 = 6/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
24/12 = 24 × 2/12 × 2 = 48/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/24 - 48/24 = 6 - 48/24 = -42/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/4
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