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Subtract 7/45 from 75/18

1^st number: 4 3/18, 2^nd number: 7/45

75/18 - 7/45 is 361/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   75/18 = 75 × 5/18 × 5 = 375/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/90 - 14/90 = 375 - 14/90 = 361/90
5. In mixed form: 41/90

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