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Subtract 32/45 from 6/30

6/30 - 32/45 is -23/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   6/30 = 6 × 3/30 × 3 = 18/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   32/45 = 32 × 2/45 × 2 = 64/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   18/90 - 64/90 = 18 - 64/90 = -46/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/45

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