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Subtract 12/25 from 35/10

1^st number: 3 5/10, 2^nd number: 12/25

35/10 - 12/25 is 151/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 25 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   35/10 = 35 × 5/10 × 5 = 175/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   12/25 = 12 × 2/25 × 2 = 24/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/50 - 24/50 = 175 - 24/50 = 151/50
5. In mixed form: 31/50

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