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Subtract 25/50 from 60/80

60/80 - 25/50 is 1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   60/80 = 60 × 5/80 × 5 = 300/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   25/50 = 25 × 8/50 × 8 = 200/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/400 - 200/400 = 300 - 200/400 = 100/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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