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Subtract 45/75 from 90/2

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

90/2 - 45/75 is 222/5.

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,
   45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6750/150 - 90/150 = 6750 - 90/150 = 6660/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 222/5
6. In mixed form: 442/5

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