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Subtract 1/45 from 75/15

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 1/45

75/15 - 1/45 is 224/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   75/15 = 75 × 3/15 × 3 = 225/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   1/45 = 1 × 1/45 × 1 = 1/45
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/45 - 1/45 = 225 - 1/45 = 224/45
5. In mixed form: 444/45

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