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Subtract 8/9 from 18/15

1^st number: 1 3/15, 2^nd number: 8/9

18/15 - 8/9 is 14/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   18/15 = 18 × 3/15 × 3 = 54/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/45 - 40/45 = 54 - 40/45 = 14/45

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