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Subtract 45/81 from 8/2

1^st number: 4 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/81

8/2 - 45/81 is 31/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
   8/2 = 8 × 81/2 × 81 = 648/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   45/81 = 45 × 2/81 × 2 = 90/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/162 - 90/162 = 648 - 90/162 = 558/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/9
6. In mixed form: 34/9

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