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Subtract 75/45 from 45/24

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

45/24 - 75/45 is 5/24.

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,
   45/24 = 45 × 15/24 × 15 = 675/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/360 - 600/360 = 675 - 600/360 = 75/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24

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