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Subtract 45/24 from 36/5

1st number: 7 1/5, 2nd number: 1 21/24

36/5 - 45/24 is 213/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    36/5 = 36 × 24/5 × 24 = 864/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    864/120 - 225/120 = 864 - 225/120 = 639/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/40
  6. In mixed form: 513/40

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