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Subtract 1/24 from 18/45

18/45 - 1/24 is 43/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    18/45 = 18 × 8/45 × 8 = 144/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    1/24 = 1 × 15/24 × 15 = 15/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    144/360 - 15/360 = 144 - 15/360 = 129/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/120

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