Answers

Subtract 63/45 from 15/75

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

15/75 - 63/45 is -6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   15/75 = 15 × 3/75 × 3 = 45/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   63/45 = 63 × 5/45 × 5 = 315/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/225 - 315/225 = 45 - 315/225 = -270/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5

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