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Subtract 24/35 from 45/24

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 24/35

45/24 - 24/35 is 333/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    24/35 = 24 × 24/35 × 24 = 576/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1575/840 - 576/840 = 1575 - 576/840 = 999/840
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 333/280
  6. In mixed form: 153/280

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