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Subtract 5/7 from 35/25

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 5/7

35/25 - 5/7 is 24/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   35/25 = 35 × 7/25 × 7 = 245/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
   5/7 = 5 × 25/7 × 25 = 125/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/175 - 125/175 = 245 - 125/175 = 120/175
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/35

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