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Subtract 16/75 from 90/2

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 16/75

90/2 - 16/75 is 3359/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    90/2 = 90 × 75/2 × 75 = 6750/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6750/150 - 32/150 = 6750 - 32/150 = 6718/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3359/75
  6. In mixed form: 4459/75

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