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Subtract 10/25 from 24/2

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 10/25

24/2 - 10/25 is 58/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    24/2 = 24 × 25/2 × 25 = 600/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    10/25 = 10 × 2/25 × 2 = 20/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/50 - 20/50 = 600 - 20/50 = 580/50
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/5
  6. In mixed form: 113/5

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