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Subtract 2/6 from 45/60

45/60 - 2/6 is 5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   2/6 = 2 × 10/6 × 10 = 20/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/60 - 20/60 = 45 - 20/60 = 25/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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