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Subtract 8/25 from 5/15

5/15 - 8/25 is 1/75.

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,
   5/15 = 5 × 5/15 × 5 = 25/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   8/25 = 8 × 3/25 × 3 = 24/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/75 - 24/75 = 25 - 24/75 = 1/75

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