Answers

Subtract 8/45 from 28/24

1^st number: 1 4/24, 2^nd number: 8/45

28/24 - 8/45 is 89/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   28/24 = 28 × 15/24 × 15 = 420/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/360 - 64/360 = 420 - 64/360 = 356/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/90

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