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Subtract 63/15 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 4 3/15

6/2 - 63/15 is -6/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
   6/2 = 6 × 15/2 × 15 = 90/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   63/15 = 63 × 2/15 × 2 = 126/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/30 - 126/30 = 90 - 126/30 = -36/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5

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