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Subtract 24/4 from 3/45

1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 6 0/4

3/45 - 24/4 is -89/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    24/4 = 24 × 45/4 × 45 = 1080/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/180 - 1080/180 = 12 - 1080/180 = -1068/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/15

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