Answers

Subtract 45/27 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

49/24 - 45/27 is 3/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   49/24 = 49 × 9/24 × 9 = 441/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   45/27 = 45 × 8/27 × 8 = 360/216
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/216 - 360/216 = 441 - 360/216 = 81/216
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/8

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