Answers

Subtract 45/80 from 60/15

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 45/80

60/15 - 45/80 is 55/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   60/15 = 60 × 16/15 × 16 = 960/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   45/80 = 45 × 3/80 × 3 = 135/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/240 - 135/240 = 960 - 135/240 = 825/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/16
6. In mixed form: 37/16

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