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Subtract 60/14 from 45/24

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 4 4/14

45/24 - 60/14 is -135/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 14 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    60/14 = 60 × 12/14 × 12 = 720/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/168 - 720/168 = 315 - 720/168 = -405/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/56

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