Answers

Subtract 60/7 from 25/80

1^st number: 25/80, 2^nd number: 8 4/7

25/80 - 60/7 is -925/112.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 7 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   25/80 = 25 × 7/80 × 7 = 175/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
   60/7 = 60 × 80/7 × 80 = 4800/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/560 - 4800/560 = 175 - 4800/560 = -4625/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -925/112

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