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Subtract 25/14 from 35/5

1^st number: 7 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 11/14

35/5 - 25/14 is 73/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   35/5 = 35 × 14/5 × 14 = 490/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   25/14 = 25 × 5/14 × 5 = 125/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/70 - 125/70 = 490 - 125/70 = 365/70
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/14
6. In mixed form: 53/14

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