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Subtract 24/25 from 25/15

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 24/25

25/15 - 24/25 is 53/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   25/15 = 25 × 5/15 × 5 = 125/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   24/25 = 24 × 3/25 × 3 = 72/75
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/75 - 72/75 = 125 - 72/75 = 53/75

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