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Subtract 45/14 from 25/15

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 3 3/14

25/15 - 45/14 is -65/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   25/15 = 25 × 14/15 × 14 = 350/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
   45/14 = 45 × 15/14 × 15 = 675/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/210 - 675/210 = 350 - 675/210 = -325/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/42

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