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Subtract 2/14 from 2/25

2/25 - 2/14 is -11/175.

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,
   2/25 = 2 × 14/25 × 14 = 28/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   28/350 - 50/350 = 28 - 50/350 = -22/350
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/175

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