Answers

Subtract 25/10 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

60/25 - 25/10 is -1/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   60/25 = 60 × 2/25 × 2 = 120/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   25/10 = 25 × 5/10 × 5 = 125/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/50 - 125/50 = 120 - 125/50 = -5/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/10

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