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Subtract 60/90 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 60/90

60/25 - 60/90 is 26/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
   60/25 = 60 × 18/25 × 18 = 1080/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   60/90 = 60 × 5/90 × 5 = 300/450
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1080/450 - 300/450 = 1080 - 300/450 = 780/450
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/15
6. In mixed form: 111/15

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