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Subtract 6/8 from 8/5

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 6/8

8/5 - 6/8 is 17/20.

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,
   8/5 = 8 × 8/5 × 8 = 64/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   6/8 = 6 × 5/8 × 5 = 30/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   64/40 - 30/40 = 64 - 30/40 = 34/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/20

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