Subtract 4/24 from 24/2
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 4/24
24/2 - 4/24 is 71/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
24/2 = 24 × 12/2 × 12 = 288/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
4/24 = 4 × 1/24 × 1 = 4/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/24 - 4/24 = 288 - 4/24 = 284/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/6
- In mixed form: 115/6
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