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Subtract 25/35 from 49/28

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 25/35

49/28 - 25/35 is 29/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   49/28 = 49 × 5/28 × 5 = 245/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   25/35 = 25 × 4/35 × 4 = 100/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/140 - 100/140 = 245 - 100/140 = 145/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/28
6. In mixed form: 11/28

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