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Subtract 45/72 from 35/24

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 45/72

35/24 - 45/72 is 5/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   35/24 = 35 × 3/24 × 3 = 105/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   105/72 - 45/72 = 105 - 45/72 = 60/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6

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