Answers

Subtract 8/6 from 25/20

1^st number: 1 5/20, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

25/20 - 8/6 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   25/20 = 25 × 3/20 × 3 = 75/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   8/6 = 8 × 10/6 × 10 = 80/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/60 - 80/60 = 75 - 80/60 = -5/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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