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Subtract 24/35 from 25/9

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 24/35

25/9 - 24/35 is 659/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   25/9 = 25 × 35/9 × 35 = 875/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   24/35 = 24 × 9/35 × 9 = 216/315
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/315 - 216/315 = 875 - 216/315 = 659/315
5. In mixed form: 229/315

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