Answers

Subtract 45/25 from 50/60

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

50/60 - 45/25 is -29/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   45/25 = 45 × 12/25 × 12 = 540/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   250/300 - 540/300 = 250 - 540/300 = -290/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/30

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