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Subtract 10/15 from 24/2

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 10/15

24/2 - 10/15 is 34/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    24/2 = 24 × 15/2 × 15 = 360/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    10/15 = 10 × 2/15 × 2 = 20/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/30 - 20/30 = 360 - 20/30 = 340/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/3
  6. In mixed form: 111/3

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