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Subtract 2/24 from 7/12

7/12 - 2/24 is 1/2.

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,
   7/12 = 7 × 2/12 × 2 = 14/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   14/24 - 2/24 = 14 - 2/24 = 12/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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