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Subtract 10/49 from 1/25

1/25 - 10/49 is -201/1225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
   1/25 = 1 × 49/25 × 49 = 49/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   10/49 = 10 × 25/49 × 25 = 250/1225
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   49/1225 - 250/1225 = 49 - 250/1225 = -201/1225

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