Subtract 72/24 from 3/12
1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 3 0/24
3/12 - 72/24 is -11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
3/12 = 3 × 2/12 × 2 = 6/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
72/24 = 72 × 1/24 × 1 = 72/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/24 - 72/24 = 6 - 72/24 = -66/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/4
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