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Subtract 36/25 from 25/30

1^st number: 25/30, 2^nd number: 1 11/25

25/30 - 36/25 is -91/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   25/30 = 25 × 5/30 × 5 = 125/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   36/25 = 36 × 6/25 × 6 = 216/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   125/150 - 216/150 = 125 - 216/150 = -91/150

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