Answers

Subtract 45/75 from 30/6

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 45/75

30/6 - 45/75 is 22/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   30/6 = 30 × 25/6 × 25 = 750/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/150 - 90/150 = 750 - 90/150 = 660/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
6. In mixed form: 42/5

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