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Subtract 4/49 from 8/45

8/45 - 4/49 is 212/2205.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   8/45 = 8 × 49/45 × 49 = 392/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   4/49 = 4 × 45/49 × 45 = 180/2205
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   392/2205 - 180/2205 = 392 - 180/2205 = 212/2205

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