Answers

Subtract 8/25 from 90/60

1^st number: 1 30/60, 2^nd number: 8/25

90/60 - 8/25 is 59/50.

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,
   90/60 = 90 × 5/60 × 5 = 450/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   8/25 = 8 × 12/25 × 12 = 96/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   450/300 - 96/300 = 450 - 96/300 = 354/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/50
6. In mixed form: 19/50

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