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Subtract 8/35 from 45/25

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 8/35

45/25 - 8/35 is 11/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
   45/25 = 45 × 7/25 × 7 = 315/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   8/35 = 8 × 5/35 × 5 = 40/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/175 - 40/175 = 315 - 40/175 = 275/175
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/7
6. In mixed form: 14/7

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