Answers

Subtract 18/60 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 18/60

50/25 - 18/60 is 17/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   18/60 = 18 × 5/60 × 5 = 90/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   600/300 - 90/300 = 600 - 90/300 = 510/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/10
6. In mixed form: 17/10

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