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Subtract 45/24 from 6/36

1^st number: 6/36, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

6/36 - 45/24 is -41/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   45/24 = 45 × 3/24 × 3 = 135/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/72 - 135/72 = 12 - 135/72 = -123/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/24

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