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Subtract 45/75 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 45/75

45/4 - 45/75 is 213/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   45/4 = 45 × 75/4 × 75 = 3375/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3375/300 - 180/300 = 3375 - 180/300 = 3195/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/20
6. In mixed form: 1013/20

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