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Subtract 7/40 from 25/15

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 7/40

25/15 - 7/40 is 179/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   25/15 = 25 × 8/15 × 8 = 200/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/120 - 21/120 = 200 - 21/120 = 179/120
5. In mixed form: 159/120

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