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Subtract 45/64 from 16/15

1^st number: 1 1/15, 2^nd number: 45/64

16/15 - 45/64 is 349/960.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
   16/15 = 16 × 64/15 × 64 = 1024/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   45/64 = 45 × 15/64 × 15 = 675/960
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1024/960 - 675/960 = 1024 - 675/960 = 349/960

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