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Subtract 10/25 from 8/15

8/15 - 10/25 is 2/15.

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,
   8/15 = 8 × 5/15 × 5 = 40/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   40/75 - 30/75 = 40 - 30/75 = 10/75
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/15

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