Answers

Subtract 84/80 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

24/12 - 84/80 is 19/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   24/12 = 24 × 20/12 × 20 = 480/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/240 - 252/240 = 480 - 252/240 = 228/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/20

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