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Subtract 45/15 from 8/75

1^st number: 8/75, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

8/75 - 45/15 is -217/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   8/75 = 8 × 1/75 × 1 = 8/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   45/15 = 45 × 5/15 × 5 = 225/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   8/75 - 225/75 = 8 - 225/75 = -217/75

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