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Subtract 6/5 from 15/4

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

15/4 - 6/5 is 51/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   15/4 = 15 × 5/4 × 5 = 75/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   6/5 = 6 × 4/5 × 4 = 24/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/20 - 24/20 = 75 - 24/20 = 51/20
5. In mixed form: 211/20

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