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Subtract 14/15 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 14/15

25/8 - 14/15 is 263/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   25/8 = 25 × 15/8 × 15 = 375/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/120 - 112/120 = 375 - 112/120 = 263/120
5. In mixed form: 223/120

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