Answers

Subtract 80/25 from 35/4

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 3 5/25

35/4 - 80/25 is 111/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
   35/4 = 35 × 25/4 × 25 = 875/100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
   80/25 = 80 × 4/25 × 4 = 320/100
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   875/100 - 320/100 = 875 - 320/100 = 555/100
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/20
6. In mixed form: 511/20

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