Answers

Subtract 6/25 from 10/8

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 6/25

10/8 - 6/25 is 101/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   10/8 = 10 × 25/8 × 25 = 250/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   6/25 = 6 × 8/25 × 8 = 48/200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/200 - 48/200 = 250 - 48/200 = 202/200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/100
6. In mixed form: 11/100

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