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Subtract 6/25 from 32/15

1^st number: 2 2/15, 2^nd number: 6/25

32/15 - 6/25 is 142/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   32/15 = 32 × 5/15 × 5 = 160/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   6/25 = 6 × 3/25 × 3 = 18/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   160/75 - 18/75 = 160 - 18/75 = 142/75
5. In mixed form: 167/75

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