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Subtract 6/45 from 40/18

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 6/45

40/18 - 6/45 is 94/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/90 - 12/90 = 200 - 12/90 = 188/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/45
6. In mixed form: 24/45

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