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Subtract 35/24 from 2/25

1^st number: 2/25, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

2/25 - 35/24 is -827/600.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
   2/25 = 2 × 24/25 × 24 = 48/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   35/24 = 35 × 25/24 × 25 = 875/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   48/600 - 875/600 = 48 - 875/600 = -827/600

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