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Subtract 25/7 from 32/5

1^st number: 6 2/5, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

32/5 - 25/7 is 99/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   32/5 = 32 × 7/5 × 7 = 224/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
   25/7 = 25 × 5/7 × 5 = 125/35
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   224/35 - 125/35 = 224 - 125/35 = 99/35
5. In mixed form: 229/35

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