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Subtract 24/20 from 24/45

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 1 4/20

24/45 - 24/20 is -2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/180 - 216/180 = 96 - 216/180 = -120/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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