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Subtract 72/12 from 25/10

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 6 0/12

25/10 - 72/12 is -7/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   25/10 = 25 × 6/10 × 6 = 150/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   72/12 = 72 × 5/12 × 5 = 360/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/60 - 360/60 = 150 - 360/60 = -210/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/2

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