Answers

Subtract 60/5 from 25/30

1^st number: 25/30, 2^nd number: 12 0/5

25/30 - 60/5 is -67/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 5 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
   60/5 = 60 × 6/5 × 6 = 360/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/30 - 360/30 = 25 - 360/30 = -335/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/6

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