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Subtract 7/24 from 45/28

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 7/24

45/28 - 7/24 is 221/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
   45/28 = 45 × 6/28 × 6 = 270/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   7/24 = 7 × 7/24 × 7 = 49/168
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/168 - 49/168 = 270 - 49/168 = 221/168
5. In mixed form: 153/168

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