Answers

Subtract 6/45 from 80/2

1^st number: 40 0/2, 2^nd number: 6/45

80/2 - 6/45 is 598/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   80/2 = 80 × 45/2 × 45 = 3600/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   3600/90 - 12/90 = 3600 - 12/90 = 3588/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 598/15
6. In mixed form: 3913/15

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