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Subtract 6/4 from 25/8

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 1 2/4

25/8 - 6/4 is 13/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 4 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   25/8 = 25 × 1/8 × 1 = 25/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   6/4 = 6 × 2/4 × 2 = 12/8
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/8 - 12/8 = 25 - 12/8 = 13/8
5. In mixed form: 15/8

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