Subtract 12/36 from 24/2
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 12/36
24/2 - 12/36 is 35/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
24/2 = 24 × 18/2 × 18 = 432/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
12/36 = 12 × 1/36 × 1 = 12/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/36 - 12/36 = 432 - 12/36 = 420/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
- In mixed form: 112/3
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