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Subtract 15/8 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

6/5 - 15/8 is -27/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   6/5 = 6 × 8/5 × 8 = 48/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   15/8 = 15 × 5/8 × 5 = 75/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/40 - 75/40 = 48 - 75/40 = -27/40

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