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Subtract 40/18 from 45/5

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

45/5 - 40/18 is 61/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
   45/5 = 45 × 18/5 × 18 = 810/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   40/18 = 40 × 5/18 × 5 = 200/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   810/90 - 200/90 = 810 - 200/90 = 610/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/9
6. In mixed form: 67/9

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