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Subtract 15/45 from 48/7

1^st number: 6 6/7, 2^nd number: 15/45

48/7 - 15/45 is 137/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
   48/7 = 48 × 45/7 × 45 = 2160/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   15/45 = 15 × 7/45 × 7 = 105/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/315 - 105/315 = 2160 - 105/315 = 2055/315
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/21
6. In mixed form: 611/21

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