Answers

Subtract 15/80 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 15/80

75/25 - 15/80 is 45/16.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   75/25 = 75 × 16/25 × 16 = 1200/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   15/80 = 15 × 5/80 × 5 = 75/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/400 - 75/400 = 1200 - 75/400 = 1125/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 45/16
6. In mixed form: 213/16

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