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Subtract 1/45 from 3/24

3/24 - 1/45 is 37/360.

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,
    3/24 = 3 × 15/24 × 15 = 45/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    45/360 - 8/360 = 45 - 8/360 = 37/360

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