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Subtract 2/12 from 9/8

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 2/12

9/8 - 2/12 is 23/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    9/8 = 9 × 3/8 × 3 = 27/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    2/12 = 2 × 2/12 × 2 = 4/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/24 - 4/24 = 27 - 4/24 = 23/24

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