Answers

Subtract 45/40 from 30/80

1^st number: 30/80, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

30/80 - 45/40 is -3/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   30/80 = 30 × 1/80 × 1 = 30/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   45/40 = 45 × 2/40 × 2 = 90/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/80 - 90/80 = 30 - 90/80 = -60/80
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/4

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