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Subtract 63/40 from 15/25

1^st number: 15/25, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

15/25 - 63/40 is -39/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   15/25 = 15 × 8/25 × 8 = 120/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   63/40 = 63 × 5/40 × 5 = 315/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/200 - 315/200 = 120 - 315/200 = -195/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -39/40

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