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Subtract 7/45 from 75/16

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 7/45

75/16 - 7/45 is 3263/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   75/16 = 75 × 45/16 × 45 = 3375/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   7/45 = 7 × 16/45 × 16 = 112/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   3375/720 - 112/720 = 3375 - 112/720 = 3263/720
5. In mixed form: 4383/720

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