Answers

Subtract 84/45 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

49/24 - 84/45 is 7/40.

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,
   49/24 = 49 × 15/24 × 15 = 735/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   84/45 = 84 × 8/45 × 8 = 672/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   735/360 - 672/360 = 735 - 672/360 = 63/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/40

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