Answers

Subtract 75/35 from 25/4

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 2 5/35

25/4 - 75/35 is 115/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   25/4 = 25 × 35/4 × 35 = 875/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   75/35 = 75 × 4/35 × 4 = 300/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/140 - 300/140 = 875 - 300/140 = 575/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/28
6. In mixed form: 43/28

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