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Subtract 8/45 from 48/12

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 8/45

48/12 - 8/45 is 172/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   48/12 = 48 × 15/12 × 15 = 720/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/180 - 32/180 = 720 - 32/180 = 688/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/45
6. In mixed form: 337/45

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