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Subtract 2/45 from 40/49

40/49 - 2/45 is 1702/2205.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   40/49 = 40 × 45/49 × 45 = 1800/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   2/45 = 2 × 49/45 × 49 = 98/2205
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1800/2205 - 98/2205 = 1800 - 98/2205 = 1702/2205

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