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Subtract 14/16 from 25/15

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 14/16

25/15 - 14/16 is 19/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   25/15 = 25 × 16/15 × 16 = 400/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   14/16 = 14 × 15/16 × 15 = 210/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/240 - 210/240 = 400 - 210/240 = 190/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/24

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