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Subtract 8/45 from 4/12

4/12 - 8/45 is 7/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/180 - 32/180 = 60 - 32/180 = 28/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/45

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