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Subtract 45/60 from 72/25

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 45/60

72/25 - 45/60 is 213/100.

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,
   72/25 = 72 × 12/25 × 12 = 864/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   45/60 = 45 × 5/60 × 5 = 225/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   864/300 - 225/300 = 864 - 225/300 = 639/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/100
6. In mixed form: 213/100

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