Subtract 12/35 from 54/24, Solve 2 6/24

Subtract 12/35 from 54/24

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 12/35

54/24 - 12/35 is 267/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
54/24 = 54 × 35/24 × 35 = 1890/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
12/35 = 12 × 24/35 × 24 = 288/840
Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/840 - 288/840 = 1890 - 288/840 = 1602/840
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 267/140
In mixed form: 1127/140

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