Subtract 3/12 from 5/8
5/8 - 3/12 is 3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
5/8 = 5 × 3/8 × 3 = 15/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
3/12 = 3 × 2/12 × 2 = 6/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/24 - 6/24 = 15 - 6/24 = 9/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8
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