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Subtract 8/28 from 30/25

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 8/28

30/25 - 8/28 is 32/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
   30/25 = 30 × 28/25 × 28 = 840/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   840/700 - 200/700 = 840 - 200/700 = 640/700
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/35

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