Answers

Subtract 45/90 from 24/4

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 45/90

24/4 - 45/90 is 11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   24/4 = 24 × 45/4 × 45 = 1080/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/180 - 90/180 = 1080 - 90/180 = 990/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
6. In mixed form: 51/2

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