Answers

Subtract 60/75 from 25/10

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 60/75

25/10 - 60/75 is 17/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   25/10 = 25 × 15/10 × 15 = 375/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/150 - 120/150 = 375 - 120/150 = 255/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
6. In mixed form: 17/10

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