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Subtract 25/24 from 30/35

1^st number: 30/35, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

30/35 - 25/24 is -31/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   30/35 = 30 × 24/35 × 24 = 720/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   25/24 = 25 × 35/24 × 35 = 875/840
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   720/840 - 875/840 = 720 - 875/840 = -155/840
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/168

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