Answers

Subtract 45/84 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 45/84

60/25 - 45/84 is 261/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   60/25 = 60 × 84/25 × 84 = 5040/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   45/84 = 45 × 25/84 × 25 = 1125/2100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   5040/2100 - 1125/2100 = 5040 - 1125/2100 = 3915/2100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 261/140
6. In mixed form: 1121/140

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