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Subtract 8/21 from 45/3

1^st number: 15 0/3, 2^nd number: 8/21

45/3 - 8/21 is 307/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 21 is 21
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
   45/3 = 45 × 7/3 × 7 = 315/21
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
   8/21 = 8 × 1/21 × 1 = 8/21
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/21 - 8/21 = 315 - 8/21 = 307/21
5. In mixed form: 1413/21

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