Answers

Subtract 36/45 from 4/2

1^st number: 2 0/2, 2^nd number: 36/45

4/2 - 36/45 is 6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   4/2 = 4 × 45/2 × 45 = 180/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   180/90 - 72/90 = 180 - 72/90 = 108/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
6. In mixed form: 11/5

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