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Subtract 5/8 from 4/45

4/45 - 5/8 is -193/360.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    5/8 = 5 × 45/8 × 45 = 225/360
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/360 - 225/360 = 32 - 225/360 = -193/360

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