Answers

Subtract 9/5 from 45/15

1^st number: 3 0/15, 2^nd number: 1 4/5

45/15 - 9/5 is 6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
   45/15 = 45 × 1/15 × 1 = 45/15
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
   9/5 = 9 × 3/5 × 3 = 27/15
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   45/15 - 27/15 = 45 - 27/15 = 18/15
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
6. In mixed form: 11/5

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