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Subtract 25/3 from 24/2

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 8 1/3

24/2 - 25/3 is 11/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 3 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
    24/2 = 24 × 3/2 × 3 = 72/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    25/3 = 25 × 2/3 × 2 = 50/6
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/6 - 50/6 = 72 - 50/6 = 22/6
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/3
  6. In mixed form: 32/3

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