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Subtract 2/5 from 4/45

4/45 - 2/5 is -14/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    2/5 = 2 × 9/5 × 9 = 18/45
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4/45 - 18/45 = 4 - 18/45 = -14/45

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