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Subtract 35/60 from 24/45

24/45 - 35/60 is -1/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
    35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    96/180 - 105/180 = 96 - 105/180 = -9/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20

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