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Subtract 25/48 from 3/35

3/35 - 25/48 is -731/1680.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   3/35 = 3 × 48/35 × 48 = 144/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   25/48 = 25 × 35/48 × 35 = 875/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/1680 - 875/1680 = 144 - 875/1680 = -731/1680

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