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Subtract 4/60 from 24/45

24/45 - 4/60 is 7/15.

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,
   4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/180 - 12/180 = 96 - 12/180 = 84/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/15

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