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Subtract 27/80 from 40/25

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 27/80

40/25 - 27/80 is 101/80.

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,
   40/25 = 40 × 16/25 × 16 = 640/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   27/80 = 27 × 5/80 × 5 = 135/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/400 - 135/400 = 640 - 135/400 = 505/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/80
6. In mixed form: 121/80

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