Answers

Subtract 50/60 from 80/25

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 50/60

80/25 - 50/60 is 71/30.

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,
   50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   960/300 - 250/300 = 960 - 250/300 = 710/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/30
6. In mixed form: 211/30

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