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Subtract 5/45 from 6/8

6/8 - 5/45 is 23/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   6/8 = 6 × 45/8 × 45 = 270/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/360 - 40/360 = 270 - 40/360 = 230/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/36

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