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Subtract 25/35 from 21/10

1^st number: 2 1/10, 2^nd number: 25/35

21/10 - 25/35 is 97/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   21/10 = 21 × 7/10 × 7 = 147/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   25/35 = 25 × 2/35 × 2 = 50/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/70 - 50/70 = 147 - 50/70 = 97/70
5. In mixed form: 127/70

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