Answers

Subtract 90/45 from 8/4

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

8/4 - 90/45 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   8/4 = 8 × 45/4 × 45 = 360/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   90/45 = 90 × 4/45 × 4 = 360/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/180 - 360/180 = 360 - 360/180 = 0/180
5. The answer is 0

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