Subtract 14/30 from 24/12
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 14/30
24/12 - 14/30 is 23/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
24/12 = 24 × 5/12 × 5 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
14/30 = 14 × 2/30 × 2 = 28/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/60 - 28/60 = 120 - 28/60 = 92/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/15
- In mixed form: 18/15
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