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Subtract 8/25 from 30/36

30/36 - 8/25 is 77/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   30/36 = 30 × 25/36 × 25 = 750/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
   8/25 = 8 × 36/25 × 36 = 288/900
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/900 - 288/900 = 750 - 288/900 = 462/900
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/150

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