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Subtract 8/75 from 15/45

15/45 - 8/75 is 17/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   15/45 = 15 × 5/45 × 5 = 75/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   8/75 = 8 × 3/75 × 3 = 24/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/225 - 24/225 = 75 - 24/225 = 51/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/75

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