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Subtract 30/25 from 10/24

1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 1 5/25

10/24 - 30/25 is -47/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 25 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    10/24 = 10 × 25/24 × 25 = 250/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    30/25 = 30 × 24/25 × 24 = 720/600
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    250/600 - 720/600 = 250 - 720/600 = -470/600
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/60

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