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Subtract 21/80 from 35/25

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 21/80

35/25 - 21/80 is 91/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   35/25 = 35 × 16/25 × 16 = 560/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   21/80 = 21 × 5/80 × 5 = 105/400
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/400 - 105/400 = 560 - 105/400 = 455/400
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/80
6. In mixed form: 111/80

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