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Subtract 36/45 from 4/30

4/30 - 36/45 is -2/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/90 - 72/90 = 12 - 72/90 = -60/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/3

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