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Subtract 45/18 from 4/30

1^st number: 4/30, 2^nd number: 2 9/18

4/30 - 45/18 is -71/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
   45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/90 - 225/90 = 12 - 225/90 = -213/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/30

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