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Subtract 7/30 from 25/24

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 7/30

25/24 - 7/30 is 97/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   7/30 = 7 × 4/30 × 4 = 28/120
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/120 - 28/120 = 125 - 28/120 = 97/120

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