Answers

Subtract 75/25 from 10/20

1^st number: 10/20, 2^nd number: 3 0/25

10/20 - 75/25 is -5/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   10/20 = 10 × 5/20 × 5 = 50/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   75/25 = 75 × 4/25 × 4 = 300/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/100 - 300/100 = 50 - 300/100 = -250/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2

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