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Subtract 7/45 from 45/6

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 7/45

45/6 - 7/45 is 661/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   45/6 = 45 × 15/6 × 15 = 675/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/90 - 14/90 = 675 - 14/90 = 661/90
5. In mixed form: 731/90

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