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Subtract 12/45 from 25/20

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 12/45

25/20 - 12/45 is 59/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   225/180 - 48/180 = 225 - 48/180 = 177/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/60

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