Subtract 18/5 from 24/12
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 3 3/5
24/12 - 18/5 is -8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
18/5 = 18 × 12/5 × 12 = 216/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/60 - 216/60 = 120 - 216/60 = -96/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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