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Subtract 36/70 from 24/45

24/45 - 36/70 is 2/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   24/45 = 24 × 14/45 × 14 = 336/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/630 - 324/630 = 336 - 324/630 = 12/630
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/105

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