Answers

Subtract 8/6 from 4/45

1^st number: 4/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

4/45 - 8/6 is -56/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   8/6 = 8 × 15/6 × 15 = 120/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/90 - 120/90 = 8 - 120/90 = -112/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/45

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