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Subtract 63/80 from 30/25

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 63/80

30/25 - 63/80 is 33/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   30/25 = 30 × 16/25 × 16 = 480/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   63/80 = 63 × 5/80 × 5 = 315/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   480/400 - 315/400 = 480 - 315/400 = 165/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/80

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