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Subtract 10/45 from 24/2

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 10/45

24/2 - 10/45 is 106/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    24/2 = 24 × 45/2 × 45 = 1080/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/90 - 20/90 = 1080 - 20/90 = 1060/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 106/9
  6. In mixed form: 117/9

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