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Subtract 4/35 from 25/75

25/75 - 4/35 is 23/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   25/75 = 25 × 7/75 × 7 = 175/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
   4/35 = 4 × 15/35 × 15 = 60/525
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/525 - 60/525 = 175 - 60/525 = 115/525
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/105

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