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Subtract 45/10 from 16/15

1^st number: 1 1/15, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

16/15 - 45/10 is -103/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   16/15 = 16 × 2/15 × 2 = 32/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   45/10 = 45 × 3/10 × 3 = 135/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   32/30 - 135/30 = 32 - 135/30 = -103/30

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