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Subtract 25/60 from 54/35

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 25/60

54/35 - 25/60 is 473/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   54/35 = 54 × 12/35 × 12 = 648/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   648/420 - 175/420 = 648 - 175/420 = 473/420
5. In mixed form: 153/420

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