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Subtract 14/45 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 14/45

15/6 - 14/45 is 197/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   15/6 = 15 × 15/6 × 15 = 225/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/90 - 28/90 = 225 - 28/90 = 197/90
5. In mixed form: 217/90

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