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Subtract 8/25 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 8/25

35/20 - 8/25 is 143/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   35/20 = 35 × 5/20 × 5 = 175/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/100 - 32/100 = 175 - 32/100 = 143/100
5. In mixed form: 143/100

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