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Subtract 80/9 from 2/45

1^st number: 2/45, 2^nd number: 8 8/9

2/45 - 80/9 is -398/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   2/45 = 2 × 1/45 × 1 = 2/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   80/9 = 80 × 5/9 × 5 = 400/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2/45 - 400/45 = 2 - 400/45 = -398/45

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