Subtract 15/25 from 24/12
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 15/25
24/12 - 15/25 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 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 25 × 12 = 300,
15/25 = 15 × 12/25 × 12 = 180/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/300 - 180/300 = 600 - 180/300 = 420/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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