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Subtract 54/15 from 15/4

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 3 9/15

15/4 - 54/15 is 3/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   15/4 = 15 × 15/4 × 15 = 225/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   54/15 = 54 × 4/15 × 4 = 216/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/60 - 216/60 = 225 - 216/60 = 9/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20

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