Subtract 14/75 from 24/12, Solve 2 0/12

Subtract 14/75 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 14/75

24/12 - 14/75 is 136/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
24/12 = 24 × 25/12 × 25 = 600/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
14/75 = 14 × 4/75 × 4 = 56/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
600/300 - 56/300 = 600 - 56/300 = 544/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 136/75
In mixed form: 161/75

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