Subtract 14/35 from 24/12
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 14/35
24/12 - 14/35 is 8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
24/12 = 24 × 35/12 × 35 = 840/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
14/35 = 14 × 12/35 × 12 = 168/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/420 - 168/420 = 840 - 168/420 = 672/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
- In mixed form: 13/5
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