Answers

Subtract 70/6 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 11 4/6

60/25 - 70/6 is -139/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   60/25 = 60 × 6/25 × 6 = 360/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/150 - 1750/150 = 360 - 1750/150 = -1390/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/15

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