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Subtract 7/20 from 28/25

1^st number: 1 3/25, 2^nd number: 7/20

28/25 - 7/20 is 77/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   28/25 = 28 × 4/25 × 4 = 112/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   7/20 = 7 × 5/20 × 5 = 35/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   112/100 - 35/100 = 112 - 35/100 = 77/100

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