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Subtract 6/10 from 25/4

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

25/4 - 6/10 is 113/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 10 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 10 × 2 = 20,
   6/10 = 6 × 2/10 × 2 = 12/20
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/20 - 12/20 = 125 - 12/20 = 113/20
5. In mixed form: 513/20

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