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Subtract 4/30 from 8/45

8/45 - 4/30 is 2/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   4/30 = 4 × 3/30 × 3 = 12/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/90 - 12/90 = 16 - 12/90 = 4/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/45

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