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Subtract 9/6 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

24/12 - 9/6 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   24/12 = 24 × 1/12 × 1 = 24/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   9/6 = 9 × 2/6 × 2 = 18/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   24/12 - 18/12 = 24 - 18/12 = 6/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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