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Subtract 18/48 from 84/45

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 18/48

84/45 - 18/48 is 179/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   84/45 = 84 × 16/45 × 16 = 1344/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   18/48 = 18 × 15/48 × 15 = 270/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/720 - 270/720 = 1344 - 270/720 = 1074/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/120
6. In mixed form: 159/120

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