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Subtract 2/25 from 4/27

4/27 - 2/25 is 46/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   4/27 = 4 × 25/27 × 25 = 100/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   2/25 = 2 × 27/25 × 27 = 54/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   100/675 - 54/675 = 100 - 54/675 = 46/675

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