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Subtract 3/24 from 4/12

4/12 - 3/24 is 5/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    4/12 = 4 × 2/12 × 2 = 8/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    3/24 = 3 × 1/24 × 1 = 3/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/24 - 3/24 = 8 - 3/24 = 5/24

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