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Subtract 14/45 from 12/5

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 14/45

12/5 - 14/45 is 94/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   12/5 = 12 × 9/5 × 9 = 108/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   108/45 - 14/45 = 108 - 14/45 = 94/45
5. In mixed form: 24/45

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