Answers

Subtract 45/36 from 9/24

1^st number: 9/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/36

9/24 - 45/36 is -7/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   45/36 = 45 × 2/36 × 2 = 90/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   27/72 - 90/72 = 27 - 90/72 = -63/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/8

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