Subtract 9/75 from 45/4, Solve 11 1/4

Subtract 9/75 from 45/4

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 9/75

45/4 - 9/75 is 1113/100.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
45/4 = 45 × 75/4 × 75 = 3375/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
3375/300 - 36/300 = 3375 - 36/300 = 3339/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1113/100
In mixed form: 1113/100

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