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Subtract 5/60 from 80/25

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 5/60

80/25 - 5/60 is 187/60.

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,
   80/25 = 80 × 12/25 × 12 = 960/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   5/60 = 5 × 5/60 × 5 = 25/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/300 - 25/300 = 960 - 25/300 = 935/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/60
6. In mixed form: 37/60

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