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Subtract 24/81 from 63/45

1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 24/81

63/45 - 24/81 is 149/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 81 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
    63/45 = 63 × 9/45 × 9 = 567/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    24/81 = 24 × 5/81 × 5 = 120/405
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    567/405 - 120/405 = 567 - 120/405 = 447/405
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/135
  6. In mixed form: 114/135

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