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Subtract 24/12 from 7/2

1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 2 0/12

7/2 - 24/12 is 3/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
    7/2 = 7 × 6/2 × 6 = 42/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    24/12 = 24 × 1/12 × 1 = 24/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/12 - 24/12 = 42 - 24/12 = 18/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
  6. In mixed form: 11/2

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