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What is 2 3/15 - 1 1/15 =

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So to make it easier, I would first convert to improper fractions.

2 3/15 to an improper fraction is 33/15

1 1/15 to an improper fraction is 16/15

So now you can just subtract the numerators.

33-16 is 17.

So your answer is 17/15, or 1 2/15.
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