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Subtract 45/7 from 24/12

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

24/12 - 45/7 is -31/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   24/12 = 24 × 7/12 × 7 = 168/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   45/7 = 45 × 12/7 × 12 = 540/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   168/84 - 540/84 = 168 - 540/84 = -372/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/7

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