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Subtract 30/42 from 25/35

25/35 - 30/42 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    25/35 = 25 × 6/35 × 6 = 150/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    30/42 = 30 × 5/42 × 5 = 150/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    150/210 - 150/210 = 150 - 150/210 = 0/210
  5. The answer is 0

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