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Subtract 30/45 from 75/3

1^st number: 25 0/3, 2^nd number: 30/45

75/3 - 30/45 is 73/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
   75/3 = 75 × 15/3 × 15 = 1125/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   30/45 = 30 × 1/45 × 1 = 30/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/45 - 30/45 = 1125 - 30/45 = 1095/45
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/3
6. In mixed form: 241/3

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