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Subtract 24/35 from 81/25

1^st number: 3 6/25, 2^nd number: 24/35

81/25 - 24/35 is 447/175.

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,
   81/25 = 81 × 7/25 × 7 = 567/175
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
   24/35 = 24 × 5/35 × 5 = 120/175
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   567/175 - 120/175 = 567 - 120/175 = 447/175
5. In mixed form: 297/175

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