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Subtract 12/45 from 8/2

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

8/2 - 12/45 is 56/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   8/2 = 8 × 45/2 × 45 = 360/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   12/45 = 12 × 2/45 × 2 = 24/90
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   360/90 - 24/90 = 360 - 24/90 = 336/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
6. In mixed form: 311/15

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