Answers

Subtract 84/80 from 24/18

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

24/18 - 84/80 is 17/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
   24/18 = 24 × 40/18 × 40 = 960/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   84/80 = 84 × 9/80 × 9 = 756/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/720 - 756/720 = 960 - 756/720 = 204/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/60

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