Answers

Subtract 50/5 from 25/4

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

25/4 - 50/5 is -15/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   25/4 = 25 × 5/4 × 5 = 125/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   50/5 = 50 × 4/5 × 4 = 200/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/20 - 200/20 = 125 - 200/20 = -75/20
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/4

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