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Subtract 8/49 from 25/15

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 8/49

25/15 - 8/49 is 221/147.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
   25/15 = 25 × 49/15 × 49 = 1225/735
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
   8/49 = 8 × 15/49 × 15 = 120/735
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/735 - 120/735 = 1225 - 120/735 = 1105/735
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/147
6. In mixed form: 174/147

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