Answers

Subtract 84/3 from 25/60

1^st number: 25/60, 2^nd number: 28 0/3

25/60 - 84/3 is -331/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 3 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   84/3 = 84 × 20/3 × 20 = 1680/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/60 - 1680/60 = 25 - 1680/60 = -1655/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -331/12

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