Answers

Subtract 8/60 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 8/60

60/25 - 8/60 is 34/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   60/25 = 60 × 12/25 × 12 = 720/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   8/60 = 8 × 5/60 × 5 = 40/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/300 - 40/300 = 720 - 40/300 = 680/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/15
6. In mixed form: 24/15

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