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Subtract 98/45 from 75/12

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 2 8/45

75/12 - 98/45 is 733/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   75/12 = 75 × 15/12 × 15 = 1125/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/180 - 392/180 = 1125 - 392/180 = 733/180
5. In mixed form: 413/180

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