Answers

Subtract 2/25 from 60/20

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 2/25

60/20 - 2/25 is 73/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   60/20 = 60 × 5/20 × 5 = 300/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   2/25 = 2 × 4/25 × 4 = 8/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/100 - 8/100 = 300 - 8/100 = 292/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/25
6. In mixed form: 223/25

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