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Subtract 6/45 from 25/75

25/75 - 6/45 is 1/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   25/75 = 25 × 3/75 × 3 = 75/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/225 - 30/225 = 75 - 30/225 = 45/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/5

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