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Subtract 8/35 from 25/4

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 8/35

25/4 - 8/35 is 843/140.

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,
   8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/140 - 32/140 = 875 - 32/140 = 843/140
5. In mixed form: 63/140

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