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Subtract 8/24 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 8/24

5/2 - 8/24 is 13/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    5/2 = 5 × 12/2 × 12 = 60/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/24 - 8/24 = 60 - 8/24 = 52/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
  6. In mixed form: 21/6

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