Answers

Subtract 45/10 from 18/4

1^st number: 4 2/4, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

18/4 - 45/10 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 10 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   18/4 = 18 × 5/4 × 5 = 90/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   45/10 = 45 × 2/10 × 2 = 90/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/20 - 90/20 = 90 - 90/20 = 0/20
5. The answer is 0

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