Subtract 2/24 from 81/12
1st number: 6 9/12, 2nd number: 2/24
81/12 - 2/24 is 20/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
81/12 = 81 × 2/12 × 2 = 162/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/24 - 2/24 = 162 - 2/24 = 160/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/3
- In mixed form: 62/3
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