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Subtract 48/80 from 40/18

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 48/80

40/18 - 48/80 is 73/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
   40/18 = 40 × 40/18 × 40 = 1600/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   48/80 = 48 × 9/80 × 9 = 432/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1600/720 - 432/720 = 1600 - 432/720 = 1168/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/45
6. In mixed form: 128/45

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