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Subtract 45/70 from 75/2

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 45/70

75/2 - 45/70 is 258/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   75/2 = 75 × 35/2 × 35 = 2625/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   45/70 = 45 × 1/70 × 1 = 45/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2625/70 - 45/70 = 2625 - 45/70 = 2580/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 258/7
6. In mixed form: 366/7

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