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Subtract 28/35 from 20/25

20/25 - 28/35 is 0/1.

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,
   20/25 = 20 × 7/25 × 7 = 140/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   28/35 = 28 × 5/35 × 5 = 140/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/175 - 140/175 = 140 - 140/175 = 0/175
5. The answer is 0

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