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Subtract 24/60 from 45/90

45/90 - 24/60 is 1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   45/90 = 45 × 2/90 × 2 = 90/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/180 - 72/180 = 90 - 72/180 = 18/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10

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