Question

What is 2 5/8 - 2 3/12?

Answer 1

9/24

Explanation:

First, find the LCD: 24.

24/8=3. 3*5=15. So, 2 5/8 becomes 2 15/24.

24/12=2. 2*3=6. So, 2 3/12 becomes 2 6/24.

2 15/24 - 2 6/24 = 9/24.