Answers

Subtract 20/6 from 25/75

1^st number: 25/75, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

25/75 - 20/6 is -3/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   20/6 = 20 × 25/6 × 25 = 500/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   50/150 - 500/150 = 50 - 500/150 = -450/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1

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