Subtract 28/12 from 24/5
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 2 4/12
24/5 - 28/12 is 37/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
24/5 = 24 × 12/5 × 12 = 288/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/60 - 140/60 = 288 - 140/60 = 148/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/15
- In mixed form: 27/15
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