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Subtract 15/75 from 1/15

1/15 - 15/75 is -2/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   1/15 = 1 × 5/15 × 5 = 5/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   15/75 = 15 × 1/75 × 1 = 15/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5/75 - 15/75 = 5 - 15/75 = -10/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15

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