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Subtract 32/45 from 42/24

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 32/45

42/24 - 32/45 is 187/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   42/24 = 42 × 15/24 × 15 = 630/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   32/45 = 32 × 8/45 × 8 = 256/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   630/360 - 256/360 = 630 - 256/360 = 374/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/180
6. In mixed form: 17/180

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