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Subtract 8/5 from 2/3

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

2/3 - 8/5 is -14/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
   2/3 = 2 × 5/3 × 5 = 10/15
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
   8/5 = 8 × 3/5 × 3 = 24/15
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   10/15 - 24/15 = 10 - 24/15 = -14/15

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