Answers

Subtract 1/25 from 75/60

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 1/25

75/60 - 1/25 is 121/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   75/60 = 75 × 5/60 × 5 = 375/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   1/25 = 1 × 12/25 × 12 = 12/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   375/300 - 12/300 = 375 - 12/300 = 363/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/100
6. In mixed form: 121/100

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