Answers

Subtract 80/30 from 60/25

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

60/25 - 80/30 is -4/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
   80/30 = 80 × 5/30 × 5 = 400/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/150 - 400/150 = 360 - 400/150 = -40/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/15

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