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Subtract 9/8 from 15/5

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

15/5 - 9/8 is 15/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   15/5 = 15 × 8/5 × 8 = 120/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   9/8 = 9 × 5/8 × 5 = 45/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/40 - 45/40 = 120 - 45/40 = 75/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/8
6. In mixed form: 17/8

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