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Subtract 3/14 from 35/25

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 3/14

35/25 - 3/14 is 83/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 14 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    35/25 = 35 × 14/25 × 14 = 490/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    3/14 = 3 × 25/14 × 25 = 75/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/350 - 75/350 = 490 - 75/350 = 415/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/70
  6. In mixed form: 113/70

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