Answers

Subtract 5/24 from 72/45

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 5/24

72/45 - 5/24 is 167/120.

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,
   72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   5/24 = 5 × 15/24 × 15 = 75/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   576/360 - 75/360 = 576 - 75/360 = 501/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/120
6. In mixed form: 147/120

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