Answers

Subtract 40/75 from 45/2

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 40/75

45/2 - 40/75 is 659/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
   45/2 = 45 × 75/2 × 75 = 3375/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3375/150 - 80/150 = 3375 - 80/150 = 3295/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 659/30
6. In mixed form: 2129/30

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