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Subtract 4/15 from 45/16

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 4/15

45/16 - 4/15 is 611/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   45/16 = 45 × 15/16 × 15 = 675/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   4/15 = 4 × 16/15 × 16 = 64/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/240 - 64/240 = 675 - 64/240 = 611/240
5. In mixed form: 2131/240

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