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Subtract 48/24 from 45/2

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 2 0/24

45/2 - 48/24 is 41/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    45/2 = 45 × 12/2 × 12 = 540/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    48/24 = 48 × 1/24 × 1 = 48/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/24 - 48/24 = 540 - 48/24 = 492/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/2
  6. In mixed form: 201/2

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