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Subtract 35/30 from 32/25

1^st number: 1 7/25, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

32/25 - 35/30 is 17/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   32/25 = 32 × 6/25 × 6 = 192/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/150 - 175/150 = 192 - 175/150 = 17/150

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