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Subtract 1/45 from 3/75

3/75 - 1/45 is 4/225.

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,
    3/75 = 3 × 3/75 × 3 = 9/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    1/45 = 1 × 5/45 × 5 = 5/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/225 - 5/225 = 9 - 5/225 = 4/225

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