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Subtract 45/75 from 45/8

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 45/75

45/8 - 45/75 is 201/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   45/8 = 45 × 75/8 × 75 = 3375/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   45/75 = 45 × 8/75 × 8 = 360/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3375/600 - 360/600 = 3375 - 360/600 = 3015/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 201/40
6. In mixed form: 51/40

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