Answers

Subtract 8/4 from 45/10

1^st number: 4 5/10, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

45/10 - 8/4 is 5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 4 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   45/10 = 45 × 2/10 × 2 = 90/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   8/4 = 8 × 5/4 × 5 = 40/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/20 - 40/20 = 90 - 40/20 = 50/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
6. In mixed form: 21/2

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