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Subtract 4/35 from 25/42

25/42 - 4/35 is 101/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    25/42 = 25 × 5/42 × 5 = 125/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    125/210 - 24/210 = 125 - 24/210 = 101/210

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