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Subtract 7/24 from 75/45

1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 7/24

75/45 - 7/24 is 11/8.

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,
    75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    7/24 = 7 × 15/24 × 15 = 105/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/360 - 105/360 = 600 - 105/360 = 495/360
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/8
  6. In mixed form: 13/8

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