Subtract 3/24 from 20/2
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 3/24
20/2 - 3/24 is 79/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
20/2 = 20 × 12/2 × 12 = 240/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/24 - 3/24 = 240 - 3/24 = 237/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/8
- In mixed form: 97/8
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