Answers

Subtract 24/30 from 35/25

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 24/30

35/25 - 24/30 is 3/5.

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,
   35/25 = 35 × 6/25 × 6 = 210/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   24/30 = 24 × 5/30 × 5 = 120/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/150 - 120/150 = 210 - 120/150 = 90/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5

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