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Subtract 21/80 from 75/5

1^st number: 15 0/5, 2^nd number: 21/80

75/5 - 21/80 is 1179/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   75/5 = 75 × 16/5 × 16 = 1200/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   21/80 = 21 × 1/80 × 1 = 21/80
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1200/80 - 21/80 = 1200 - 21/80 = 1179/80
5. In mixed form: 1459/80

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