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Subtract 6/20 from 35/25

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 6/20

35/25 - 6/20 is 11/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 20 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   35/25 = 35 × 4/25 × 4 = 140/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
   6/20 = 6 × 5/20 × 5 = 30/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/100 - 30/100 = 140 - 30/100 = 110/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/10
6. In mixed form: 11/10

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