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Subtract 8/4 from 45/6

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

45/6 - 8/4 is 11/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   45/6 = 45 × 2/6 × 2 = 90/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   8/4 = 8 × 3/4 × 3 = 24/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/12 - 24/12 = 90 - 24/12 = 66/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
6. In mixed form: 51/2

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