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Subtract 24/25 from 35/15

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 24/25

35/15 - 24/25 is 103/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    35/15 = 35 × 5/15 × 5 = 175/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    24/25 = 24 × 3/25 × 3 = 72/75
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/75 - 72/75 = 175 - 72/75 = 103/75
  5. In mixed form: 128/75

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