Answers

Subtract 25/70 from 30/25

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 25/70

30/25 - 25/70 is 59/70.

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,
   30/25 = 30 × 14/25 × 14 = 420/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   25/70 = 25 × 5/70 × 5 = 125/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/350 - 125/350 = 420 - 125/350 = 295/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/70

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