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Subtract 35/10 from 18/25

1^st number: 18/25, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

18/25 - 35/10 is -139/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   18/25 = 18 × 2/25 × 2 = 36/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   35/10 = 35 × 5/10 × 5 = 175/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   36/50 - 175/50 = 36 - 175/50 = -139/50

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