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Subtract 6/16 from 6/45

6/45 - 6/16 is -29/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   6/16 = 6 × 45/16 × 45 = 270/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   96/720 - 270/720 = 96 - 270/720 = -174/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/120

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