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Subtract 15/45 from 2/4

2/4 - 15/45 is 1/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   2/4 = 2 × 45/4 × 45 = 90/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/180 - 60/180 = 90 - 60/180 = 30/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6

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