Answers

Subtract 3/45 from 90/75

1^st number: 1 15/75, 2^nd number: 3/45

90/75 - 3/45 is 17/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   90/75 = 90 × 3/75 × 3 = 270/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   270/225 - 15/225 = 270 - 15/225 = 255/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/15
6. In mixed form: 12/15

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