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Subtract 9/5 from 9/45

1^st number: 9/45, 2^nd number: 1 4/5

9/45 - 9/5 is -8/5.

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,
   9/45 = 9 × 1/45 × 1 = 9/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   9/5 = 9 × 9/5 × 9 = 81/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   9/45 - 81/45 = 9 - 81/45 = -72/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5

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