Subtract 6/7 from 24/12, Solve 2 0/12

Subtract 6/7 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 6/7

24/12 - 6/7 is 8/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 7 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
24/12 = 24 × 7/12 × 7 = 168/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
6/7 = 6 × 12/7 × 12 = 72/84
Subtract the two like fractions:
168/84 - 72/84 = 168 - 72/84 = 96/84
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7

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