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Subtract 45/24 from 4/75

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

4/75 - 45/24 is -1093/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   4/75 = 4 × 8/75 × 8 = 32/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   45/24 = 45 × 25/24 × 25 = 1125/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/600 - 1125/600 = 32 - 1125/600 = -1093/600

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