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Subtract 45/96 from 24/21

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 45/96

24/21 - 45/96 is 151/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   24/21 = 24 × 32/21 × 32 = 768/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/672 - 315/672 = 768 - 315/672 = 453/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/224

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