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Subtract 45/16 from 75/30

1^st number: 2 15/30, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

75/30 - 45/16 is -5/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   75/30 = 75 × 8/30 × 8 = 600/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   45/16 = 45 × 15/16 × 15 = 675/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/240 - 675/240 = 600 - 675/240 = -75/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/16

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