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Subtract 15/30 from 75/16

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 15/30

75/16 - 15/30 is 67/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   75/16 = 75 × 15/16 × 15 = 1125/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   15/30 = 15 × 8/30 × 8 = 120/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/240 - 120/240 = 1125 - 120/240 = 1005/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/16
6. In mixed form: 43/16

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