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Subtract 24/45 from 40/2

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 24/45

40/2 - 24/45 is 292/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    40/2 = 40 × 45/2 × 45 = 1800/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/90 - 48/90 = 1800 - 48/90 = 1752/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 292/15
  6. In mixed form: 197/15

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