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Subtract 3/21 from 35/25

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 3/21

35/25 - 3/21 is 44/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 21 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
    35/25 = 35 × 21/25 × 21 = 735/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    3/21 = 3 × 25/21 × 25 = 75/525
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    735/525 - 75/525 = 735 - 75/525 = 660/525
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/35
  6. In mixed form: 19/35

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