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Subtract 42/24 from 5/45

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 1 18/24

5/45 - 42/24 is -59/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    42/24 = 42 × 15/24 × 15 = 630/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/360 - 630/360 = 40 - 630/360 = -590/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/36

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