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Subtract 15/9 from 24/2

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 1 6/9

24/2 - 15/9 is 31/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 9 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    24/2 = 24 × 9/2 × 9 = 216/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
    15/9 = 15 × 2/9 × 2 = 30/18
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    216/18 - 30/18 = 216 - 30/18 = 186/18
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/3
  6. In mixed form: 101/3

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