Answers

Subtract 4/20 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 4/20

75/25 - 4/20 is 14/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   75/25 = 75 × 4/25 × 4 = 300/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   4/20 = 4 × 5/20 × 5 = 20/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/100 - 20/100 = 300 - 20/100 = 280/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/5
6. In mixed form: 24/5

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