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Subtract 4/35 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 4/35

35/20 - 4/35 is 229/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   35/20 = 35 × 7/20 × 7 = 245/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/140 - 16/140 = 245 - 16/140 = 229/140
5. In mixed form: 189/140

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