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Subtract 45/80 from 20/15

1^st number: 1 5/15, 2^nd number: 45/80

20/15 - 45/80 is 37/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   20/15 = 20 × 16/15 × 16 = 320/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/240 - 135/240 = 320 - 135/240 = 185/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/48

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