Answers

Subtract 25/60 from 20/8

1^st number: 2 4/8, 2^nd number: 25/60

20/8 - 25/60 is 25/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   25/60 = 25 × 2/60 × 2 = 50/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/120 - 50/120 = 300 - 50/120 = 250/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
6. In mixed form: 21/12

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