Answers

Subtract 60/25 from 25/70

1^st number: 25/70, 2^nd number: 2 10/25

25/70 - 60/25 is -143/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   25/70 = 25 × 5/70 × 5 = 125/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   60/25 = 60 × 14/25 × 14 = 840/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/350 - 840/350 = 125 - 840/350 = -715/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -143/70

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