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Subtract 25/7 from 20/5

1^st number: 4 0/5, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

20/5 - 25/7 is 3/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   20/5 = 20 × 7/5 × 7 = 140/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   25/7 = 25 × 5/7 × 5 = 125/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/35 - 125/35 = 140 - 125/35 = 15/35
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/7

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