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Subtract 15/16 from 8/45

8/45 - 15/16 is -547/720.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   8/45 = 8 × 16/45 × 16 = 128/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   15/16 = 15 × 45/16 × 45 = 675/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   128/720 - 675/720 = 128 - 675/720 = -547/720

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