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Subtract 1/49 from 75/45

1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 1/49

75/45 - 1/49 is 242/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    75/45 = 75 × 49/45 × 49 = 3675/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    1/49 = 1 × 45/49 × 45 = 45/2205
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3675/2205 - 45/2205 = 3675 - 45/2205 = 3630/2205
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/147
  6. In mixed form: 195/147

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