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Subtract 25/15 from 45/8

1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 1 10/15

45/8 - 25/15 is 95/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    25/15 = 25 × 8/15 × 8 = 200/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    675/120 - 200/120 = 675 - 200/120 = 475/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/24
  6. In mixed form: 323/24

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