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Subtract 45/75 from 5/2

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 45/75

5/2 - 45/75 is 19/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    5/2 = 5 × 75/2 × 75 = 375/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    375/150 - 90/150 = 375 - 90/150 = 285/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/10
  6. In mixed form: 19/10

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