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Subtract 6/24 from 2/45

2/45 - 6/24 is -37/180.

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,
    2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    6/24 = 6 × 15/24 × 15 = 90/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    16/360 - 90/360 = 16 - 90/360 = -74/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/180

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