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Subtract 15/12 from 24/18

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 1 3/12

24/18 - 15/12 is 1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 12 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    24/18 = 24 × 2/18 × 2 = 48/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    15/12 = 15 × 3/12 × 3 = 45/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/36 - 45/36 = 48 - 45/36 = 3/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/12

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