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Subtract 6/25 from 15/8

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 6/25

15/8 - 6/25 is 327/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   15/8 = 15 × 25/8 × 25 = 375/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   6/25 = 6 × 8/25 × 8 = 48/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/200 - 48/200 = 375 - 48/200 = 327/200
5. In mixed form: 1127/200

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