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Subtract 40/45 from 24/4

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 40/45

24/4 - 40/45 is 46/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   24/4 = 24 × 45/4 × 45 = 1080/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/180 - 160/180 = 1080 - 160/180 = 920/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/9
6. In mixed form: 51/9

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