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Subtract 45/40 from 30/40

1^st number: 30/40, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

30/40 - 45/40 is -3/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Subtract the two fractions:
   30/40 - 45/40 = 30 - 45/40 = -15/40
2. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8

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