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Subtract 15/40 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 15/40

40/25 - 15/40 is 49/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   40/25 = 40 × 8/25 × 8 = 320/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   15/40 = 15 × 5/40 × 5 = 75/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   320/200 - 75/200 = 320 - 75/200 = 245/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/40
6. In mixed form: 19/40

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