Answers

Subtract 60/45 from 24/25

1^st number: 24/25, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

24/25 - 60/45 is -28/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   24/25 = 24 × 9/25 × 9 = 216/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   60/45 = 60 × 5/45 × 5 = 300/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   216/225 - 300/225 = 216 - 300/225 = -84/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/75

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