Answers

Subtract 24/45 from 75/10

1^st number: 7 5/10, 2^nd number: 24/45

75/10 - 24/45 is 209/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   75/10 = 75 × 9/10 × 9 = 675/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/90 - 48/90 = 675 - 48/90 = 627/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/30
6. In mixed form: 629/30

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