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Subtract 25/24 from 10/75

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

10/75 - 25/24 is -109/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   25/24 = 25 × 25/24 × 25 = 625/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/600 - 625/600 = 80 - 625/600 = -545/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -109/120

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