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Subtract 16/75 from 15/8

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 16/75

15/8 - 16/75 is 997/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    15/8 = 15 × 75/8 × 75 = 1125/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    16/75 = 16 × 8/75 × 8 = 128/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1125/600 - 128/600 = 1125 - 128/600 = 997/600
  5. In mixed form: 1397/600

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