Subtract 2/12 from 24/9
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 2/12
24/9 - 2/12 is 5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
24/9 = 24 × 4/9 × 4 = 96/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/36 - 6/36 = 96 - 6/36 = 90/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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