Answers

Subtract 75/5 from 45/3

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

45/3 - 75/5 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
   45/3 = 45 × 5/3 × 5 = 225/15
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
   75/5 = 75 × 3/5 × 3 = 225/15
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/15 - 225/15 = 225 - 225/15 = 0/15
5. The answer is 0

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