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Subtract 15/80 from 42/40

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 15/80

42/40 - 15/80 is 69/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   42/40 = 42 × 2/40 × 2 = 84/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   84/80 - 15/80 = 84 - 15/80 = 69/80

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