Answers

Subtract 45/75 from 90/12

1^st number: 7 6/12, 2^nd number: 45/75

90/12 - 45/75 is 69/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   90/12 = 90 × 25/12 × 25 = 2250/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2250/300 - 180/300 = 2250 - 180/300 = 2070/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 69/10
6. In mixed form: 69/10

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