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Subtract 7/80 from 25/15

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 7/80

25/15 - 7/80 is 379/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 80 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 80 × 3 = 240,
   7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   400/240 - 21/240 = 400 - 21/240 = 379/240
5. In mixed form: 1139/240

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