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Subtract 35/63 from 25/42

25/42 - 35/63 is 5/126.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   25/42 = 25 × 3/42 × 3 = 75/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/126 - 70/126 = 75 - 70/126 = 5/126

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