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Subtract 15/16 from 60/25

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 15/16

60/25 - 15/16 is 117/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 16 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    60/25 = 60 × 16/25 × 16 = 960/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    15/16 = 15 × 25/16 × 25 = 375/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    960/400 - 375/400 = 960 - 375/400 = 585/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/80
  6. In mixed form: 137/80

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