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Subtract 9/45 from 15/75

15/75 - 9/45 is 0/1.

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,
   9/45 = 9 × 5/45 × 5 = 45/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/225 - 45/225 = 45 - 45/225 = 0/225
5. The answer is 0

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