Answers

Subtract 20/60 from 54/25

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 20/60

54/25 - 20/60 is 137/75.

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,
   54/25 = 54 × 12/25 × 12 = 648/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   20/60 = 20 × 5/60 × 5 = 100/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/300 - 100/300 = 648 - 100/300 = 548/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/75
6. In mixed form: 162/75

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