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Subtract 24/25 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 24/25

30/12 - 24/25 is 77/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   24/25 = 24 × 12/25 × 12 = 288/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/300 - 288/300 = 750 - 288/300 = 462/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/50
6. In mixed form: 127/50

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