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Subtract 30/25 from 70/24

1^st number: 2 22/24, 2^nd number: 1 5/25

70/24 - 30/25 is 103/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   70/24 = 70 × 25/24 × 25 = 1750/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
   30/25 = 30 × 24/25 × 24 = 720/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/600 - 720/600 = 1750 - 720/600 = 1030/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/60
6. In mixed form: 143/60

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