Subtract 45/75 from 10/4, Solve 2 2/4

Subtract 45/75 from 10/4

1^st number: 2 2/4, 2^nd number: 45/75

10/4 - 45/75 is 19/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
10/4 = 10 × 75/4 × 75 = 750/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/300 - 180/300 = 750 - 180/300 = 570/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10

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