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Subtract 6/35 from 4/25

4/25 - 6/35 is -2/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   4/25 = 4 × 7/25 × 7 = 28/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   6/35 = 6 × 5/35 × 5 = 30/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/175 - 30/175 = 28 - 30/175 = -2/175

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