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Subtract 8/10 from 45/30

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 8/10

45/30 - 8/10 is 7/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   45/30 = 45 × 1/30 × 1 = 45/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   8/10 = 8 × 3/10 × 3 = 24/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/30 - 24/30 = 45 - 24/30 = 21/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/10

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