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Subtract 14/45 from 15/12

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 14/45

15/12 - 14/45 is 169/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   15/12 = 15 × 15/12 × 15 = 225/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/180 - 56/180 = 225 - 56/180 = 169/180

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