Answers

Subtract 30/60 from 70/25

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 30/60

70/25 - 30/60 is 23/10.

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,
   70/25 = 70 × 12/25 × 12 = 840/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   30/60 = 30 × 5/60 × 5 = 150/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/300 - 150/300 = 840 - 150/300 = 690/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/10
6. In mixed form: 23/10

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