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Subtract 25/14 from 15/25

1^st number: 15/25, 2^nd number: 1 11/14

15/25 - 25/14 is -83/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
   15/25 = 15 × 14/25 × 14 = 210/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   25/14 = 25 × 25/14 × 25 = 625/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/350 - 625/350 = 210 - 625/350 = -415/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/70

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