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Subtract 10/6 from 24/45

1st number: 24/45, 2nd number: 1 4/6

24/45 - 10/6 is -17/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    10/6 = 10 × 15/6 × 15 = 150/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    48/90 - 150/90 = 48 - 150/90 = -102/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15

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