Subtract 7/4 from 24/12
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 1 3/4
24/12 - 7/4 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
24/12 = 24 × 1/12 × 1 = 24/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
7/4 = 7 × 3/4 × 3 = 21/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/12 - 21/12 = 24 - 21/12 = 3/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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