Answers

Subtract 96/60 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

75/25 - 96/60 is 7/5.

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,
   75/25 = 75 × 12/25 × 12 = 900/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   96/60 = 96 × 5/60 × 5 = 480/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   900/300 - 480/300 = 900 - 480/300 = 420/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
6. In mixed form: 12/5

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