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Subtract 24/5 from 5/45

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 4 4/5

5/45 - 24/5 is -211/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    5/45 = 5 × 1/45 × 1 = 5/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    24/5 = 24 × 9/5 × 9 = 216/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    5/45 - 216/45 = 5 - 216/45 = -211/45

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