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Subtract 35/10 from 8/25

1^st number: 8/25, 2^nd number: 3 5/10

8/25 - 35/10 is -159/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 10 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
   8/25 = 8 × 2/25 × 2 = 16/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   35/10 = 35 × 5/10 × 5 = 175/50
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   16/50 - 175/50 = 16 - 175/50 = -159/50

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