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Subtract 8/45 from 36/4

1^st number: 9 0/4, 2^nd number: 8/45

36/4 - 8/45 is 397/45.

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,
   36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1620/180 - 32/180 = 1620 - 32/180 = 1588/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 397/45
6. In mixed form: 837/45

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