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Subtract 8/15 from 45/14

1^st number: 3 3/14, 2^nd number: 8/15

45/14 - 8/15 is 563/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
   45/14 = 45 × 15/14 × 15 = 675/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/210 - 112/210 = 675 - 112/210 = 563/210
5. In mixed form: 2143/210

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