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Subtract 75/45 from 15/48

1^st number: 15/48, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

15/48 - 75/45 is -65/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   15/48 = 15 × 15/48 × 15 = 225/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   75/45 = 75 × 16/45 × 16 = 1200/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/720 - 1200/720 = 225 - 1200/720 = -975/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/48

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