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Subtract 4/12 from 15/45

15/45 - 4/12 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/180 - 60/180 = 60 - 60/180 = 0/180
5. The answer is 0

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