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Subtract 6/5 from 8/45

1^st number: 8/45, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

8/45 - 6/5 is -46/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   6/5 = 6 × 9/5 × 9 = 54/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/45 - 54/45 = 8 - 54/45 = -46/45

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