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Subtract 45/32 from 8/15

1^st number: 8/15, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

8/15 - 45/32 is -419/480.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
   8/15 = 8 × 32/15 × 32 = 256/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   45/32 = 45 × 15/32 × 15 = 675/480
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   256/480 - 675/480 = 256 - 675/480 = -419/480

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