Answers

Subtract 75/6 from 90/2

1^st number: 45 0/2, 2^nd number: 12 3/6

90/2 - 75/6 is 65/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
   90/2 = 90 × 3/2 × 3 = 270/6
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
   75/6 = 75 × 1/6 × 1 = 75/6
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/6 - 75/6 = 270 - 75/6 = 195/6
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/2
6. In mixed form: 321/2

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