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Subtract 45/4 from 4/6

1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 11 1/4

4/6 - 45/4 is -127/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    4/6 = 4 × 2/6 × 2 = 8/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    45/4 = 45 × 3/4 × 3 = 135/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/12 - 135/12 = 8 - 135/12 = -127/12

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