Answers

Subtract 45/8 from 25/60

1^st number: 25/60, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

25/60 - 45/8 is -125/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   25/60 = 25 × 2/60 × 2 = 50/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/120 - 675/120 = 50 - 675/120 = -625/120
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -125/24

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