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Subtract 45/24 from 28/30

1st number: 28/30, 2nd number: 1 21/24

28/30 - 45/24 is -113/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    28/30 = 28 × 4/30 × 4 = 112/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    112/120 - 225/120 = 112 - 225/120 = -113/120

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