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Subtract 9/16 from 15/8

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 9/16

15/8 - 9/16 is 21/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 16 is 16
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 2 = 16,
   15/8 = 15 × 2/8 × 2 = 30/16
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
   9/16 = 9 × 1/16 × 1 = 9/16
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/16 - 9/16 = 30 - 9/16 = 21/16
5. In mixed form: 15/16

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