Answers

Subtract 24/70 from 27/25

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 24/70

27/25 - 24/70 is 129/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   27/25 = 27 × 14/25 × 14 = 378/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   24/70 = 24 × 5/70 × 5 = 120/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   378/350 - 120/350 = 378 - 120/350 = 258/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 129/175

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