Subtract 12/24 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 12/24
30/2 - 12/24 is 29/2.
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,
30/2 = 30 × 12/2 × 12 = 360/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
12/24 = 12 × 1/24 × 1 = 12/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/24 - 12/24 = 360 - 12/24 = 348/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/2
- In mixed form: 141/2
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