Answers

Subtract 60/45 from 8/25

1^st number: 8/25, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

8/25 - 60/45 is -76/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   60/45 = 60 × 5/45 × 5 = 300/225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/225 - 300/225 = 72 - 300/225 = -228/225
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -76/75

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