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Subtract 8/35 from 25/24

1st number: 1 1/24, 2nd number: 8/35

25/24 - 8/35 is 683/840.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    25/24 = 25 × 35/24 × 35 = 875/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    8/35 = 8 × 24/35 × 24 = 192/840
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/840 - 192/840 = 875 - 192/840 = 683/840

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