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Subtract 75/45 from 90/14

1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 1 30/45

90/14 - 75/45 is 100/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    90/14 = 90 × 45/14 × 45 = 4050/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    75/45 = 75 × 14/45 × 14 = 1050/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4050/630 - 1050/630 = 4050 - 1050/630 = 3000/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 100/21
  6. In mixed form: 416/21

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