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Subtract 45/84 from 16/15

1^st number: 1 1/15, 2^nd number: 45/84

16/15 - 45/84 is 223/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
   16/15 = 16 × 28/15 × 28 = 448/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   45/84 = 45 × 5/84 × 5 = 225/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   448/420 - 225/420 = 448 - 225/420 = 223/420

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