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Subtract 15/40 from 45/75

45/75 - 15/40 is 9/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   45/75 = 45 × 8/75 × 8 = 360/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   15/40 = 15 × 15/40 × 15 = 225/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/600 - 225/600 = 360 - 225/600 = 135/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/40

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