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Subtract 15/24 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 15/24

60/25 - 15/24 is 71/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
   60/25 = 60 × 24/25 × 24 = 1440/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   15/24 = 15 × 25/24 × 25 = 375/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1440/600 - 375/600 = 1440 - 375/600 = 1065/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/40
6. In mixed form: 131/40

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