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Subtract 4/20 from 25/10

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 4/20

25/10 - 4/20 is 23/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 20 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   25/10 = 25 × 2/10 × 2 = 50/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
   4/20 = 4 × 1/20 × 1 = 4/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/20 - 4/20 = 50 - 4/20 = 46/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
6. In mixed form: 23/10

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