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Subtract 2/25 from 6/15

6/15 - 2/25 is 8/25.

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,
   6/15 = 6 × 5/15 × 5 = 30/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   2/25 = 2 × 3/25 × 3 = 6/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   30/75 - 6/75 = 30 - 6/75 = 24/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/25

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