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Subtract 35/50 from 30/25

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 35/50

30/25 - 35/50 is 1/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   30/25 = 30 × 2/25 × 2 = 60/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   35/50 = 35 × 1/50 × 1 = 35/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/50 - 35/50 = 60 - 35/50 = 25/50
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2

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