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Subtract 49/45 from 75/6

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

75/6 - 49/45 is 1027/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   75/6 = 75 × 15/6 × 15 = 1125/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/90 - 98/90 = 1125 - 98/90 = 1027/90
5. In mixed form: 1137/90

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