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Subtract 9/7 from 45/24

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 1 2/7

45/24 - 9/7 is 33/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
    9/7 = 9 × 24/7 × 24 = 216/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/168 - 216/168 = 315 - 216/168 = 99/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/56

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