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Subtract 35/60 from 6/25

6/25 - 35/60 is -103/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   6/25 = 6 × 12/25 × 12 = 72/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   72/300 - 175/300 = 72 - 175/300 = -103/300

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