Answers

Subtract 35/10 from 45/75

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

45/75 - 35/10 is -29/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   35/10 = 35 × 15/10 × 15 = 525/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/150 - 525/150 = 90 - 525/150 = -435/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/10

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