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Subtract 8/10 from 15/4

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 8/10

15/4 - 8/10 is 59/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 10 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 10 × 2 = 20,
   8/10 = 8 × 2/10 × 2 = 16/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/20 - 16/20 = 75 - 16/20 = 59/20
5. In mixed form: 219/20

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