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Subtract 14/18 from 45/15

1^st number: 3 0/15, 2^nd number: 14/18

45/15 - 14/18 is 20/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
   45/15 = 45 × 6/15 × 6 = 270/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   14/18 = 14 × 5/18 × 5 = 70/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/90 - 70/90 = 270 - 70/90 = 200/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
6. In mixed form: 22/9

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