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Subtract 16/30 from 15/25

15/25 - 16/30 is 1/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   15/25 = 15 × 6/25 × 6 = 90/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   90/150 - 80/150 = 90 - 80/150 = 10/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/15

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